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Fluid Mechanics I Assignment 3 - Pressure Forces On Submerged Bodies
Fluid Mechanics I Assignment 3 - Pressure Forces On Submerged Bodies
Fluid Mechanics I Assignment 3 - Pressure Forces On Submerged Bodies
pulley y
45,000 N
A
90◦
ATMOSPHERIC AIR
L=5 m
h WATER
ATMOSPHERIC AIR
θ = 60◦
B x
b) (x,y) is the global coordinate system and (s,n) is the local. The origin of
both systems is located at B (see sketch). Determine the elemental net pressure
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y
s
θ = 60◦
B x
force acting on an elemental surface (w ds) of gate AB and the elemental mo-
ment around B due to the net pressure, w being the with of the gate.
c) Calculate the net pressure force on the gate and the moment due the net
pressure force around B. These will be functions of h.
d) Compute the water level h for which the gate will start to fall.
ATMOSPHERIC AIR
WATER
H=?
B
AIR
20 kPa gage
h=40 cm
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a: Identify the forces on gate AB using a free-body diagram. Use the sketch
below. The coordinate system (x,y) is also indicated, where point B is the ori-
gin(i.e. yB = 0). b: Determine the elemental net pressure force, dFx , acting
ATMOSPHERIC AIR
ATMOSPHERIC
AIR
H −
→
g
B x
A
y
on a surface element (b dy) of gate AB, b being the width. Express the x-
component of the elemental moment due to pressure force about B, dMB . Use
the coordinate system (x, y) as shown above.
c: Calculate the height, H, of water which will cause gate AB to open.
Question 6
The figure shows a plate window, ABC, in the tank wall. The plate is pinned
at points A, B, and C. If the tank contains water at rest, estimate the forces at
A, B, and C that are required to hold the plate in place.
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Figure 1: Schematic of plate window on tank wall.