Pressure Prism - Another method in determining the magnitude of the F Rand location of cp (graphical technique). - The use of p ressure prisms is very convenient for the vertical plane problem. -Consider the pressure distribution along a vertical wall of a tank of width b, which contains a liquid having a specific weight γ. -Since the pressure must vary linearly with depth, we can represent the variation as is shown in Fig. 2.22 (a), where the pressure is equal to zero at the upper surface and equal to γh at the bottom and Fig. 2.22 (b) shows it 3D representation. Fig. 2.22 : The pressure prism
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- Another method in determining the magnitude of the FR andlocation of cp (graphical technique).- The use of pressure prisms is very convenient for the vertical planeproblem.
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Consider the pressure distribution along a vertical wall of a tankof width b , which contains a liquid having a specific weight γ.
- Since the pressure must vary linearly with depth, we canrepresent the variation as is shown in Fig. 2.22 (a), where thepressure is equal to zero at the upper surface and equal to γhat the bottom and Fig. 2.22 (b) shows it 3D representation.
Due to this method, the magnitude of the resultant force acting onthe surface is equal to the volume of the pressure prism or,
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The resultant force must pass through the centroid of the pressureprism which is located along the vertical axis of symmetry of thesurface, and at a distance h/3 above the base (since the centroid of atriangle is located at h/3 above its base) or 2/3h from the upper end.Or it can be proved as follows,
This same graphical approach can be used for plane surfaces that donot extend up to the fluid surface as illustrated in Fig. 2.23. In thisinstance, the cross section of the pressure prism is trapezoidal.
However, the resultant force is still equal in magnitude to the volumeof the pressure trapezoidal, and it passes through the centroid of thevolume.
Fig. 2.23 : The pressure distribution on the vertical plates located farbelow from the free surface.
Specific values can be obtained by decomposing the pressureprism/trapezoidal into two parts, ABDE and BCD. Thus,
21 F F F R +=
where the components can readily be determined by inspection forrectangular surfaces. The location of FR can be determined bysumming moments about some convenient axis, such as one passingthrough A. In this instance,
2211 y F y F y F AR +=
Therefore the location where the FR acts measured from point A is
2.8 Hydrostatic Forces Acting On Submerged CurvedSurfaces
The equations FR =ρghC A and hR =Ixc /hC.A + hC which obtained fromintegration are developed for the magnitude and location of theresultant force acting on a submerged surface only apply to planesurfaces. However,many surfaces of interest (such as thoseassociated with dams, pipes, and tank) are nonplanar.
Fig. 2.24 : Examples of curved or nonplanar surfaces.
For submerged curved surface, the determination of the resultantforce (FR ) typically requires the integration of the pressure force thatchange along the curve surface.
However, the easiest way to determine the FR acting on the curvedsurface by separating it into the horizontal and vertical components,FH and F V.
This is done by considering the free-body diagram of the fluid volume
enclosed by the curved surface of interest and the horizontal andvertical projections of this surface, as shown in Fig. 2.25 below.
# Example 2.19: Hydrostatic Force on the Curve Surface
A 5 m width curved gate is located in the side of a reservoir containing water asshown in Fig. E2.19. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its location.
Fig. E2.19
Solution :
Fig. E2.19 (b)
From the free body diagram of the fluid on the curve surface,
# Example 2.20: Hydrostatic Force on the Curve Surface
A long solid cylinder of radius 0.8 m hinged at point A is used as an automaticgate, as shown in Fig. E2.20. When the water level reaches 5 m, the gate opens byturning about the hinge at point A. Determine the hydrostatic force per m length of
the cylinder and its line of action when the gate opens.
Fig. E2.20
Solution :
From the free body diagram of the fluid under curve surface,