Determine the flow rate in each pipe in the two-loop pipe network shown below. All pipes have a Darcy friction factor of f = 0.02. The initial guesses of flows and directions are given. Use the Hardy-Cross method with two iterations. Draw the final network of flows.
Determine the flow rate in each pipe in the two-loop pipe network shown below. All pipes have a Darcy friction factor of f = 0.02. The initial guesses of flows and directions are given. Use the Hardy-Cross method with two iterations. Draw the final network of flows.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:Determine the flow rate in each
pipe in the two-loop pipe network
shown below. All pipes have a
Darcy friction factor of f = 0.02.
The initial guesses of flows and
directions are given. Use the
Hardy-Cross method with two
iterations. Draw the final network
of flows.
2 cfs
3000 ft of 4"
A
2500 ft of 4"
0.9
1.1
0.6 cfs E
0.5
1500 ft of 8"
2000 ft of 8"
B
3500 ft of 5"
0.3
0.6
IT
6000 ft of 6"
1.4 cfs
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