A 180 degree horizontal bend narrows from a 14in. diameter upstream to a 10in. diameter downstream. If the bend discharges water into the atmosphere at a rate of 20 cfs, determine (a) thevelocity(ft/s)in14-in-sectionofthepipe, (b) thevelocity(ft/s)in10-in-sectionofthepipe, (c) FP (lb), and (d) FR (lb) required to hold the bend in place.
A 180 degree horizontal bend narrows from a 14in. diameter upstream to a 10in. diameter downstream. If the bend discharges water into the atmosphere at a rate of 20 cfs, determine (a) thevelocity(ft/s)in14-in-sectionofthepipe, (b) thevelocity(ft/s)in10-in-sectionofthepipe, (c) FP (lb), and (d) FR (lb) required to hold the bend in place.
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A 180 degree horizontal bend narrows from a 14in. diameter upstream to a 10in. diameter downstream. If the bend discharges water into the atmosphere at a rate of 20 cfs, determine
(a) thevelocity(ft/s)in14-in-sectionofthepipe,
(b) thevelocity(ft/s)in10-in-sectionofthepipe,
(c) FP (lb), and
(d) FR (lb) required to hold the bend in place.
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