a) Calculate the pressures at B and C, and draw an annotated diagram of the pressure distribution on the panel. b) Calculate the size of the resultant hydrostatic force. c) Calculate the centre of pressure of the resultant hydrostatic force.

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A cross-section through a container completely filled with water is shown in the figure
below. A semi-circular panel BC is installed in one of the side walls wall as shown in the
section and as a projection. The lengths of sections AB and BC are both 2 m, and the angle θ
is 35°. Do the following for the semi-circular panel BC:

B
Transcribed Image Text:B
a) Calculate the pressures at B and C, and draw an annotated diagram of the pressure
distribution on the panel.
b) Calculate the size of the resultant hydrostatic force.
c) Calculate the centre of pressure of the resultant hydrostatic force.
Transcribed Image Text:a) Calculate the pressures at B and C, and draw an annotated diagram of the pressure distribution on the panel. b) Calculate the size of the resultant hydrostatic force. c) Calculate the centre of pressure of the resultant hydrostatic force.
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