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Module 3.2 – Hydrostatic Forces on Plane Surfaces

The document discusses hydrostatic forces acting on plane surfaces, particularly in the context of structures like dams and water tanks. It covers the calculation of total hydrostatic force, torque required to open sluice gates, and includes an example problem involving a rectangular gate and the forces acting on it. Key concepts include the continuity principle, centroid, moment of inertia, and eccentricity related to fluid pressure.

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Module 3.2 – Hydrostatic Forces on Plane Surfaces

The document discusses hydrostatic forces acting on plane surfaces, particularly in the context of structures like dams and water tanks. It covers the calculation of total hydrostatic force, torque required to open sluice gates, and includes an example problem involving a rectangular gate and the forces acting on it. Key concepts include the continuity principle, centroid, moment of inertia, and eccentricity related to fluid pressure.

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CE0009

FLUID
MECHANICS
03MODULE #3
HYDROSTATIC FORCES ON PLANE SURFACES

CONTINUITY PRINCIPLE
HYDROSTATIC FORCES
• How large is the force acting on the whole face of a solid
wall subject to water pressure, such as the bank of a dam,
the sluice gate of a dam or the wall of a water tank?
• How large must the torque(moment) be to open the sluice
gate of a dam?
HYDROSTATIC FORCES
HYDROSTATIC FORCES-
Plane Surface
Inclined Plane Surface Vertical Plane Surface

h
B
𝑦 =
A

F
G G
𝑒
𝜽
cp 𝑒 F cp
𝜽=𝟗𝟎°
C B
𝑭 =𝛄 𝒉 𝑨
Total Hydrostatic Force
Vertical distance of the centroid of the
surface from the free surface
Area of the surface
Unit weight of the fluid
-force acted upon by the
pressure in an area

𝑰𝒈
Moment of Inertia

𝒆= Distance of the centroid of the surface

𝑨𝒚
from the free surface along its axis

Area of the surface

𝒉= 𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝜽
Eccentricity
-distance between the center of
pressure (where F is located) and the
centroid
Centroid
Moment of Inertia
Example
A rectangular gate 1.20 m. wide
rests against a smooth wall at A. It is
hinged at B located at 5.2 m. below
the water surface. A is 2.92 m to the
right of B and 2.2 m above B.
a. Compute the force on the gate
due to sea water pressure (γ SEA =10 kN/m 3 )
b. Compute the horizontal force exerted by the wall at point A
c. Compute the reaction at hinged B

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