The tank truck is filled to its top with water. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the elliptical back plate of the tank, and the location of the center of pressure measured from the top of the tank.
The tank truck is filled to its top with water. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the elliptical back plate of the tank, and the location of the center of pressure measured from the top of the tank.
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The tank truck is filled to its top with water. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the elliptical back plate of the tank, and the location of the center of pressure measured from the top of the tank.

Transcribed Image Text:y
y2
0.75 m²
+ x? = 1
Quarter ellipse
x2
y2
4a
3n
0.75 m
c*
4b
y =
3n
nab
Ī, = 0.054 88ab3
16
1 m
ī, = 0.054 88a³b
na b
Iy
16
a²b²
Iy =
-0.016 47a²b² Iyy
1
A = mab P=(2m) (a² + b*)
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