A horizontal bend in a 2.5 m diameter penstock goes through a change in direction of 40° as shown. The flow rate is 30 m³/s and the pressure in the pipe is 160 kPa. Determine the resultant hydraulic force acting on the bend, giving both its magnitude and direction. Neglect friction 40° -$2.5m PLAN VIEW Q=30m³/s
A horizontal bend in a 2.5 m diameter penstock goes through a change in direction of 40° as shown. The flow rate is 30 m³/s and the pressure in the pipe is 160 kPa. Determine the resultant hydraulic force acting on the bend, giving both its magnitude and direction. Neglect friction 40° -$2.5m PLAN VIEW Q=30m³/s
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Transcribed Image Text:A horizontal bend in a 2.5 m diameter penstock goes through a change in direction of
40° as shown. The flow rate is 30 m³/s and the pressure in the pipe is 160 kPa.
Determine the resultant hydraulic force acting on the bend, giving both its magnitude
and direction. Neglect friction
40°
-$2.5m
PLAN VIEW
Q=30m³/s
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