Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces

A rectangular plane surface 2 m wide and 3 m deep lies in water in such a way that its plane makes an angle of 30° with the free surface of water. Determine the total pressure and position of centre of pressure when the upper edge is 1.5 m below the free water surface.

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Pressure on an Inclined Rectangular Surface Problem Statement A rectangular plane surface 2 m wide and 3 m deep lies […]

A rectangular plane surface 2 m wide and 3 m deep lies in water in such a way that its plane makes an angle of 30° with the free surface of water. Determine the total pressure and position of centre of pressure when the upper edge is 1.5 m below the free water surface. Read More »

A caisson for closing the entrance to a dry dock is of trapezoidal form, 16 m wide at the top and 10 m wide at the bottom, and 6 m deep. Find the total pressure and centre of pressure on the caisson if the water on the outside is just level with the top and the dock is empty.

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Pressure on a Trapezoidal Caisson Problem Statement A caisson for closing the entrance to a dry dock is of trapezoidal

A caisson for closing the entrance to a dry dock is of trapezoidal form, 16 m wide at the top and 10 m wide at the bottom, and 6 m deep. Find the total pressure and centre of pressure on the caisson if the water on the outside is just level with the top and the dock is empty. Read More »

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