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Fluid Mechanics-I Spring 2010. Lecture #05. Hydrostatic Forces on Plane Surfaces. Hydrostatic Forces on Plan Surface. Hydrostatic forces on a plane surface depends upon the weight of the fluid. For a Horizontal Plate with Area A b & placed at water depth H Downward Force=.
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Fluid Mechanics-ISpring 2010 Lecture #05
Hydrostatic Forces on Plan Surface • Hydrostatic forces on a plane surface depends upon the weight of the fluid. • For a Horizontal Plate with Area Ab & placed at water depth H • Downward Force=
Example 2.5 • The gate in Fig. E2.5a is 5ft wide is hinged at point B, and rests against a smooth wall at point A. Compute (a) the force on the gate due to seawater pressure (b) the horizontal force P exerted by the wall at point A (c) the reactions at the hinge B.
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