Answered: PROBLEM 1: A closed tank whose bottom…

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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a. Determine the pressure at the interface of water and syrup.
b. Determine the difference in pressure between the interface of water and syrup and the interface of carbon tetrachloride and syrup.
c. Compute the hydrostatic pressure (in psi) acting at the bottom of the tank.
d. Apply the PANEL EQUATIONS to determine the magnitude, direction and location of the total hydrostatic force acting at the bottom of the tank

PROBLEM 1: A closed tank whose bottom is 18 inches in diameter is filled with
three liquids: 12 inches of carbon tetrachloride (SG=1.59), 4 inches of water
and 2 inches of syrup (SG=1.31). The air chamber in the tank is pressurized at 9
psi. Illustrate the problem before solving.

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