KARACHI INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS & TECHNOLOGY

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Fluid Mechanics
Problem Based Learning (PBL 1)
Name: Junaid Hassan Khan Due Date: 20th Oct 2023
Registration Number: 11775 Total Marks: 2.5 (Absolute weightage)
Class ID:
CLO-1 = 2.5 Marks CLO-2 = 0 Marks CLO-3 = 0

Taxonomy Level Course Learning Outcome Program Learning Outcome

C3- Apply CLO-2 PLO-2
Objective:
The objective of the study is to evaluate the hydrostatic force on a curved surface (the gate of a reservoir).

Problem: A long solid cylinder of radius 0.8 m hinged at point A is used as an automatic gate, as shown in the figure
below. When the water level reaches 5 m, the gate opens by turning about the hinge at point A.

Determine
(a) the hydrostatic force (FR) acting on the cylinder and its line of action when the gate opens
(b) the weight (W) of the cylinder per m length of the cylinder.

Constraints:

Deliverables:
i. Your report should include the free body diagram of the fluid area surrounding the cylinder
ii. Your report should include the magnitude and direction (θ) of the hydrostatic force.