Location of the Hydrostatic Center of Pressure in a Gate

EXPERIMENT #1: HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE

1. INTRODUCTION
Hydrostatic forces are the resultant force caused by the pressure loading of a liquid acting on
submerged surfaces. Calculation of the hydrostatic force and the location of the center of
pressure are fundamental subjects in fluid mechanics. The center of pressure is a point on the
immersed surface at which the resultant hydrostatic pressure force acts.

2. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
The location and magnitude of water pressure force acting on water-control structures, such as
dams, levees, and gates, are very important to their structural design. Hydrostatic force and its
line of action is also required for the design of many parts of hydraulic equipment.

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