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Fluid Mechanics 1 (Swinburne University of Technology)

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HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1

Tutorial 3 Solutions

1. As shown, a round viewing window of diameter D = 0.5 m is situated in a large tank of

seawater (S = 1.03). The top of the window is 1.5 m below the water surface, and the
window is angled at 60° with respect to the horizontal. Find the hydrostatic force acting
on the window and locate the corresponding CP. [Answer: F = 3.40 kN,
𝑦𝑐𝑝 − 𝑦̅ = 7.9 𝑚𝑚 ]

Problem 1

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2. The gate shown is rectangular and has dimensions 6 m by 4 m. What is the reaction at
point A? Neglect the weight of the gate. [Answer: RA = 557 kN acting normal to the gate]

Problem 2

3. Determine P necessary to just start opening the 2 m-wide gate. [Answer: P = 300 kN]

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Problem 3

For detail please

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solution in
Tutorial 3

P m)
cos o (5m) = 0
(5 P =53.13
0
P = 179.9 kN
P = 299.75 kN
P = 180 kN

4. For this gate, α = 45°, y1 = 1 m, and y2 = 2 m. Will the gate fall or stay in position under
the action of the hydrostatic and gravity forces if the gate itself weights 80,000 N and is 1
m wide? Assume T = 10°C. Use calculations to justify your answer.
[Answer: The gate will fall]

Problem 4

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1m

(Y2/2) / tan 𝛼 = (2m/2) / tan 45 = 1 m

5. Determine the hydrostatic force F on the triangular gate, which is hinged at the bottom
edge and held by the reaction RT at the upper corner. Express F in terms of γ, h, and W.
5γ𝑊ℎ2
Also determine the ratio RT/F. Neglect the weight of the gate. [Answer: 𝐹 = 3√3
,
𝑅𝑇 3
𝐹
= ]
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Problem 5

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ℎ
2 𝑊 ( )
(ℎ + ℎ) 𝛾 [ sin 60° ]
3 2

6. For the plane rectangular gate (ℓ × w in size), figure (a), what is the magnitude of the
reaction at A in terms of γw and the dimensions ℓ and w? For the cylindrical gate, figure
(b), will the magnitude of the reaction A be greater than, less than, or the same as that for
the plane gate? Neglect the weight of the gates. [Answer:(a) RA = 0.510γWℓ2 (b) less than]

Problem 6

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7. For the curved surface AB:

a. Determine the magnitude, direction, and line of action of the vertical component
of hydrostatic force acting on the surface. Here ℓ = 1 m.
[Answer: FV = 17, 515 N]
b. Determine the magnitude, direction, and line of action of the horizontal
component of hydrostatic force acting on the surface.
[Answer: x = 0.467 m, FH = 14, 715 N, yCP = 1.555 m]
c. Determine the resultant hydrostatic force acting on the surface.
[Answer: FR = 22, 876 N, θ = 40°2’]

Problem 7

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8. A 90° inverted cone contains water as shown. The volume of the water in the cone is
given by V = (π/3)h3. The original depth of the water is 10 cm. A block with a volume of
200 cm3 and a specific gravity of 0.6 is floated in the water. What will be the change (in
cm) in water surface height in the cone? [Answer: Δh = 0.37 cm]

Problem 8

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9. Determine the minimum volume of concrete (γ = 23.6 kN/m3) needed to keep the gate (1
m wide) in a closed position, with ℓ = 2 m. Note the hinge at the bottom of the gate.
[Answer: V = 0.381 m3]

Problem 9

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10. The partially submerged wood pole is attached to the wall by a hinge as shown. The pole
is in equilibrium under the action of the weight and buoyant forces. Determine the density
of the wood. [Answer: ρwood = 556 kg/m3]

Problem 10

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