5. Consider a metal alloy anchor which appears to be 400 N lighter when completely submerged in seawater than when in air. The specific gravity of the seawater is s.g.sw = 1.05 and the density of the metal alloy anchor is 9,200 kg/m³. a) Determine the volume of the anchor in cubic meters (m³). b) Determine the weight of the anchor in seawater in Newtons (N). c) Determine the weight of the anchor in air in Newtons (N).

5. Consider a metal alloy anchor which appears to be 400 N lighter when completely submerged in seawater than when in air. The specific gravity of the seawater is s.g.sw = 1.05 and the density of the metal alloy anchor is 9,200 kg/m³. a) Determine the volume of the anchor in cubic meters (m³). b) Determine the weight of the anchor in seawater in Newtons (N). c) Determine the weight of the anchor in air in Newtons (N).

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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