a) Determine the pressure (in psf) at B. b) Determine the pressure (in psf) at A? c) Apply the pressure prism concept in determining the force (in lbs) exerted on side AB.
a) Determine the pressure (in psf) at B. b) Determine the pressure (in psf) at A? c) Apply the pressure prism concept in determining the force (in lbs) exerted on side AB.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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a) Determine the pressure (in psf) at B.
b) Determine the pressure (in psf) at A?
c) Apply the pressure prism concept in determining the force (in lbs) exerted on side AB.
Transcribed Image Text:Hydrostatic Force on Submerged Plane Areas (PRESSURE PRISM)
Water is stored in a tank with an inclined panel AB whose dimensions are 5 ft long
by 6 ft wide. The manometer indicates a gage liquid height of z = 4 feet.
B
Water
Gage Liquid
3ft
(SG=1.3)
A,
4ft
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