The storage tank contains lubricating oil of specific weight (y). In one inclined side of the tank, there is a D m diameter circular inspection door, mounted on a horizontal shaft along the centre line of the gate. The oil level in the tank rests h m above the mounted shaft. (Please refer table 01 for relevant y, D and h values) Describe the hydrostatic force and centre of pressure with the aid of a free body diagram of the inspection door. Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force and locate the centre of pressure. Estimate the moment that would have to be applied to the shaft to 450 open the gate. Stop If the oil level raised by 3 m from the current level, calculate the new moment required to open the gate. B specific weight = 7100 D = 0.7 m h = 25 m Figure 01

The storage tank contains lubricating oil of specific weight (y). In one inclined side of the tank, there is a D m diameter circular inspection door, mounted on a horizontal shaft along the centre line of the gate. The oil level in the tank rests h m above the mounted shaft. (Please refer table 01 for relevant y, D and h values) Describe the hydrostatic force and centre of pressure with the aid of a free body diagram of the inspection door. Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force and locate the centre of pressure. Estimate the moment that would have to be applied to the shaft to 450 open the gate. Stop If the oil level raised by 3 m from the current level, calculate the new moment required to open the gate. B specific weight = 7100 D = 0.7 m h = 25 m Figure 01

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