Chapter I.

Hydraulic Principles

3) Hydraulics doing work

112 Kg

50 Kg

16 bar

3 Cm Radius 2 Cm Radius

According to Pascal’s Law, "Pressure exerted on a confined liquid is transmitted undiminished in all directions
and acts with equal force on all equal areas." Therefore, a force exerted on any part of an enclosed hydraulic oil
system transmits equal pressure in all directions throughout the system.
In the above example, a 50 Kg force acting upon a piston with a 2 Cm. radius creates a pressure of
approximately 16 Kg per square centimeter in a confined liquid. The same 16Kg/Cm² acting upon a piston with a
3 Cm. radius supports a 112Kg weight.

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