
Concept explainers
(a)
The high heat value in terms of moisture free.

Answer to Problem 7.12P
The high heat value in terms of moisture free is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Moisture content is
Weight of sample placed in calorimeter is
Gross calorific value is
Weight of ash that remains in the bomb calorimeter after combustion is
Concept Used:
The moisture heat is subtracted from the original heat energy in case of moisture free condition.
Calculation:
Write the expression for high heat value in moisture free condition.
Here, high heat value in moisture free condition is
Convert the mass of the sample to pounds.
Substitute,
Conclusion:
Thus, the high heat value in moisture free condition is
(b)
The high heat value in moisture free and ash free conditions.

Answer to Problem 7.12P
The high heat value in moisture free and ash free condition is
Explanation of Solution
Concept Used:
The moisture heat and the ash heat is subtracted from the original heat energy in case of moisture free and ash free condition.
Calculation:
Write the expression for the high heat value in moisture free and ash free condition.
Here, high heat value in moisture free and ash free condition is
Convert the mass of ash to pounds.
Substitute,
Conclusion:
The value of the high temperature of heat in moisture free and ash free condition is calculated using the concept of subtracting moisture free and ash heat from original energy.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 7 Solutions
Solid Waste Engineering
- Given a portion of a pipe network below. Determine the true discharge in each pipe using the Hardy-Cross method. Use the Darcy-Weisbach formula with f = 0.02 for all pipes.arrow_forwardFor the cantilever retaining wall shown in the figure below, let the following data be given: Wall dimensions: H = 6.5 m, x1 = 0.3 m, x2 = 0.6 m, x3 = 0.8 m, x4 =2m, x5 = 0.8 m, D= 1.5 m, a = 0° Soil properties: 1 = 17.58 kN/m³, 1 = 36°, Y2 = 19.65 kN/m³, 215°, c230 kN/m² For 2=15°: Ne 10.98; N₁ = 3.94; N₁ = = 2.65. H Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. Use Y concrete = 24.58 kN/m³. Also, use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and Pp FS (sliding) (EV) tan(k102) + Bk2c₂ + Pp Pa cos a (Enter your answers to three significant figures.) = 0 in equation FS (overturning)= FS(sliding)= FS(bearing)arrow_forwardA W16×67 of A992 steel has two holes in each flange for 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. For A992 steel: Fy = 50 ksi, F₁ = 65 ksi. For a W16×67: bƒ = 10.2 in., tf = 0.665 in., Zx =130 in.3 and S = 117 in.3 a. Assuming continuous lateral support, verify that the holes must be accounted for and determine the nominal flexural strength. (Express your answer to three significant figures.) Mn = ft-kips b. What is the percent reduction in strength? (Express your answer to three significant figures.) % Reduction =arrow_forward
- A gravity retaining wall is shown in the figure below. Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning and sliding, given the following data: Wall dimensions: H = 6 m, x1 = 0.6 m, x2 = 2 m, x3 = 2m, x4 = 0.5 m, x5 = 0.75 m, x6 = 0.8 m, D= 1.5 m Soil properties: 1 = 17.5 kN/m³, ø₁ = 32°, 12 = 18 kN/m³, =22°, 40 kN/m² Y₁ H D x2 x3 x5 X6 Use the Rankine active earth pressure in your calculation. Use Yconcrete = 23.58 kN/m³. Also, use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and P₁ = 0 in the equation FS S(sliding) | tan(k102) + Bk₂c½ + Pp (Σν). Pa cos a (Enter your answers to three significant figures.) FS (overturning) FS (sliding)arrow_forwardQ4 Use b member Castigliano's second theorem to determine the structure shown Forces In figure below longer than + In IF required. For all members member EC IS 10mm E = 200 KN/mm² 200KN YE FV 100 KN A = 1800 mm² and 2 2m 3m B D 3m 8M *arrow_forwardFor the cantilever retaining wall shown in the figure below, let the following data be given: Wall dimensions: H = 8 m, x1 = 0.4 m, x2 = 0.6 m, x3 = 1.5 m, x4 3.5 m, x5 = 0.96 m, D= 1.75 m, a = 10° Soil properties: ₁ = 17.3 kN/m³, 1₁ = 32°, Y2 = 17.6 kN/m³, 2=28°, c₂ = 30 kN/m² The value of Ka is 0.3210. For 2=28°: N = 25.80; N₁ = 14.72; N₁ = 16.72. 3. Also, use k₁ = k₂ = 2/3 and Pp = 0 in the equation Calculate the factor of safety with respect to overturning, sliding, and bearing capacity. Use concrete = 24.58 kN/m³. A FS (sliding) (V) tan(k₁₂) + Bk₂c½₂ + Pp Pa cos a (Enter your answers to three significant figures.) FS (overturning) FS(sliding) FS (bearing)arrow_forward
- Use the Force Method to analyse the structure. After the analysis, draw Bending Moment and Shear Force diagrams. Redundants need to be put at 'j' and 'k' as moments (EI is constant all across the structure)I am so confused as to how to approach the problem. I would really appreciate an answer with a little explanation, or helpful working out!arrow_forwardI got 5.97 mm please show your work clearly. thank youarrow_forwardA 7K SK-> VE 3 F T A=52 E=29000 ksi diagonal members 6' A=30.25.72 E=1800 ksi for horizontal & vertical member ↓ B Oc AD 8 Primary Structures remove roller @C make D a roller For Primary and Cut BF For redundant Ik ↑ ec Ik = @D Ik @BFarrow_forward
- Consider the geometric and traffic characteristics shown below. Approach (Width) North South East West (56 ft) (56 ft) (68 ft) (68 ft) Peak hour Approach Volumes: Left Turn 165 105 200 166 Through Movement 447 400 590 543 Right Turn 162 157 191 200 Conflicting Pedestrian Volumes 900 1,200 1,200 900 PHF 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 For the following saturation flows: Through lanes: 1,600 veh/h/In Through-right lanes: 1,400 veh/h/In Left lanes: 1,000 veh/h/In Left-through lanes: 1,200 veh/h/In Left-through-right lanes: 1,100 veh/h/In The total cycle length was 283 s. Now assume the saturation flow rates are 10% higher, that is, assume the following saturation flow rates: Through lanes: 1,760 veh/h/In Through-right lanes: 1,540 veh/h/In Left lanes: 1,100 veh/h/In Left-through lanes: 1,320 veh/h/In 1,210 veh/h/In Left-through-right lanes: Determine a suitable signal phasing system and phase lengths (in s) for the intersection using the Webster method. (Enter the sum of green and yellow times for…arrow_forwardThe given beam has continuous lateral support. If the live load is twice the dead load, what is the maximum total service load, in kips / ft, that can be supported? A992 steel is used: Fy = 50 ksi, Fu=65 ksi. Take L = 30 ft. bf For W40 x 149: 2tf = 7.11, = = 54.3, Z 598 in.³ tw W W40 X 149 L (Express your answers to three significant figures.) a. Use LRFD. Wtotal = kips/ft b. Use ASD. Wtotal kips/ftarrow_forwardThe beam shown in the figure below is a W16 × 31 of A992 steel and has continuous lateral support. The two concentrated loads are service live loads. Neglect the weight of the beam and determine whether the beam is adequate. Suppose that P = 52 k. For W16 × 31: d = 15.9 in., tw = 0.275 in., h/tw = 51.6, and M = M₁ = 203 ft-kip, Mn/₁ = Mp/α = 135 ft-kip. P Р W16 x 31 a. Use LRFD. Calculate the required moment strength, the allowable shear strength, and the maximum shear. (Express your answers to three significant figures.) Mu = OvVn = ft-kip kips kips Vu = Beam is -Select- b. Use ASD. Calculate the required moment strength, the allowable shear strength, and the maximum shear. (Express your answers to three significant figures.) Ma = Vn/b - Va = Beam is -Select- ft-kip kips kipsarrow_forward
- Solid Waste EngineeringCivil EngineeringISBN:9781305635203Author:Worrell, William A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Traffic and Highway EngineeringCivil EngineeringISBN:9781305156241Author:Garber, Nicholas J.Publisher:Cengage LearningMaterials Science And Engineering PropertiesCivil EngineeringISBN:9781111988609Author:Charles GilmorePublisher:Cengage Learning
- Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap C...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781305970939Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled SobhanPublisher:Cengage LearningFundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781305635180Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam SivakuganPublisher:Cengage Learning





