Hidraulics I.

First test

= 1000 kg/m3 and

March 31, 2006

g = 9.81 m/s2 in all problems

PROBLEM 1
1+2+3+1+3 = 10 p
Sketch the H, V and R pressure head diagrams for the left and the H and V diagrams for
the right cross section!
H,V,R?

PROBLEM 2
The cross section of the gate pictured
on the right is composed of a circular
left part and a triangular right part. A
concentrated force F is exerted to the
gate by a lever on the top. The weight
of the structure is negligible. The width
of the structure is B = 3r, other data are
given in the figure. Determine the
magnitude and orientation of the force
F that prevents the rotation of the gate.
PROBLEM 3
A cylindrical floater has a diameter d = 50
cm, and a height m = 1 m. It is fixed to
the seabed with a chain. During low tide,
the chain is relaxed and clow=75 cm
emerges from the water. During high tide,
the chain is tensioned and only cd = 50
cm is above water.
a. / What is the weight of the buoy?
b. / What is the tensile force in the chain
during high tide?
The specific weight of seawater is t=10.3
kN/m3

H,V?

10 p
F=?
2r

r=1m
hR= 2r
hL= r

4+4= 8 p
d = 50 cm

ca= 75 cm

cd=50 cm
m=1m
high tide

low tide

Notes:
Solutions to problems 1, 2 and 5 can also be drawn on the problem sheet. In such case, indicate this choice
on your sheets and do not forget to submit the problem sheet as well.

Hidraulics I. First test

= 1000 kg/m3 and

March 31, 2006

g = 9.81 m/s2 in all problems

PROBLEM 4
10 p
A horizontal, circular (d = 250 mm) pipe carries an unknown fluid with a velocity of v = 1
m/s. The pressure head read at two sections a distance of l = 10 m along the pipe is h1=
1.40 m and h2= 1.30 m, respectively. Find the kinematic viscosity of the fluid, = ?

8+4 = 12p
PROBLEM 5
3
a./ What depth H is necessary in the tank to satisfy a flow rate of Q=0.2 m /s? The
outflow is free.
b./ Sketch the theoretically correct energy and pressure grade lines,

Q=0.2 m3/s

H=?
in=0.5

l1 =10 m

contr =0.4

d1 =500 mm

l2=40 m

bend =0.5

d2 =250 mm

=0.02 for all pipe sections

Q=0.2 m3/s

Notes:
Solutions to problems 1, 2 and 5 can also be drawn on the problem sheet. In such case, indicate this choice
on your sheets and do not forget to submit the problem sheet as well.