CE 15 ComLab 7

Linear Momentum Equation

Example 1
• Determine the components of the force needed to
hold the Y-branch transition in place
Example 2
• Determine the force on the sluice gate
Example 3
• Determine the force components on the splitter
vane, ρ=830 kg/m3
Problem 1
• The pipe bend shown is in a horizontal plane. A
fluid weight density 8.615 kN/m3 enters the bend
with a velocity of 3.50 m/s and a pressure of 280
kPa. Neglecting energy losses in the bend, find the
force required to hold the bend in place