Experiment 2 Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus Objective To determine the hydrostatic thrust acting on a plane surface immersed in water when

the surface is partially submerged. To determine the position of the line of action of the thrust and to compare the position determined by experiment with the theoretical position. Technical Data The following dimensions from the equipment are used in the appropriate calculations. If required these values may be checked as part of the experimental procedure and replaced with your own measurements. Length of Balance Quadrant to Pivot Height of Quadrant Width of Quadrant Equipment Diagrams Clamping Screw L H D B 275 mm 200 mm 100 mm 75 mm Distance from weight hanger to pivot Base of quadrant face to point of pivot Height of vertical quadrant face Width of vertical quadrant face

Level Indicator

Balance Arm

Knife Edge Pivot

Counterbalance Scale Weight Hammer Spirit Level Drain Valve

Adjustable Feet

Quadrant

Figure 1: Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus

Results All readings should be recorded as follows: Constants Height of End Face: Width of End Face: Length of Arm: Height to pivot: Variables Mass Added Measured Turning Moment Depth Hydrostatic Thrust Distance To center of Pressure h (m) Turning Moment D B L H (m) (m) (m) (m)

m (kg)

(Nm)

d (m)

F (N)

(Nm)

Include appropriate graph(s) and discussions with references.