The tank shown in the figure contains oil with specific gravity of 0.88. If the tank is 10m long the initial depth of oil is 2m and the tank accelerates to the right at 2.45m/s2. Assume the tank walls are sufficiently high so that there is no spillage. a. Determine the slope of the water surface. b. Determine the maximum pressure at the bottom of the tank. c. Determine the minimum pressure at the bottom of the tank.

The tank shown in the figure contains oil with specific gravity of 0.88. If the tank is 10m long the initial depth of oil is 2m and the tank accelerates to the right at 2.45m/s2. Assume the tank walls are sufficiently high so that there is no spillage. a. Determine the slope of the water surface. b. Determine the maximum pressure at the bottom of the tank. c. Determine the minimum pressure at the bottom of the tank.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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