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Fluid Statics Learning Objectives

This document discusses fluid statics and hydrostatic pressure. It provides three learning objectives: 1) to evaluate hydrostatic pressure on submerged bodies, 2) to determine loads and reactions on submerged bodies, and 3) to estimate equivalent loads. It defines key assumptions, including that pressure acts normal to surfaces and is proportional to depth. It also provides the hydrostatic pressure equation and two examples of calculating pressure distributions and equivalent forces on submerged gates and dams.

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Fluid Statics Learning Objectives

This document discusses fluid statics and hydrostatic pressure. It provides three learning objectives: 1) to evaluate hydrostatic pressure on submerged bodies, 2) to determine loads and reactions on submerged bodies, and 3) to estimate equivalent loads. It defines key assumptions, including that pressure acts normal to surfaces and is proportional to depth. It also provides the hydrostatic pressure equation and two examples of calculating pressure distributions and equivalent forces on submerged gates and dams.

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FLUID STATICS

Learning Objectives
1). To evaluate the hydrostatic pressure loading acting on
a body that is immersed in a liquid.
2). To determine the resultant of a given line, pressure, or
body load on a submerged body and to evaluate the
reaction acting on the body that carries such a load.

3). To do an engineering estimate of the equivalent loading.

Assumptions
1). The liquid is incompressible, (i.e., = constant).
2). The hydrostatic pressure loading always acts normal to
any submerged surface, regardless of orientation.
3). The hydrostatic (gage) pressure at a point in a liquid is
proportional to the depth “h” below the free surface.

Hydrostatic Pressure Distribution

p = ρgh

p = hydrostatic (gage) pressure (pgage = pabs – patm)


= density of the liquid
g = acceleration of gravity
h = height below the free surface of the liquid
Fluid Statics – Flat Surfaces
Example 1

Given: The lower edge of gate AB in the triangular trough is supported by a series
of pins. The upper edge is supported by 20 equally spaced cables along
the 40 ft length of the trough.

Find:

a) Make a sketch of the pressure distribution on gate AB.

b) Determine the magnitude and location of an equivalent force for the


hydrostatic load of the water.

c) Determine the tension in a cable when the trough is filled to the top with water
(assume the specific weight of the water is given by ρg = 62.4 lbs/ft3).
Fluid Statics – Flat Surfaces
Example 2

Given: The horizontal width of the gate at the bottom of the retaining wall is 6 ft.
Assume the fluid is water with a specific weight given by ρg = 62.4 lbs/ft3.

Find:

a) Sketch the pressure distribution that is exerted on the gate by the water.

b) Determine a single force equivalent and its location on the gate.


Fluid Statics, Buoyancy Forces
Group Quiz 1

Group #: ____________ Group Members: 1) ______________________________


(Present Only)
Date: ______________ Period: _________ 2) ______________________________

3) ______________________________

4) ______________________________

Given: The dam shown has a pin support at A, a roller


support at B and a water depth of 4 ft on one side.
The width of the dam (the dimension into the page)
is 8 ft. The specific weight (ρg) of the water is
62.4 lb/ft3.
Find:
a) Draw a sketch of the dam showing a side view of the
pressure distributed across all three surfaces.
b) Calculate a single force equivalent for each of the
three surfaces and draw a sketch showing the
location of each of the equivalent forces.
c) Neglecting the weight of the dam, what are the
reactions at A and B?
Solution:

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