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The document discusses the determination of hydrostatic forces exerted by fluids on submerged and semi-submerged surfaces, detailing the experimental setup and objectives. It concludes that fully submerged surfaces experience greater hydrostatic forces compared to partially submerged ones, with a direct relationship between water depth and hydrostatic force. The findings are crucial for engineering applications, particularly in the design of water-control structures and hydraulic equipment.

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BAUTISTA_CE142P-2_A76_Experiment3_Module1 - Copy

The document discusses the determination of hydrostatic forces exerted by fluids on submerged and semi-submerged surfaces, detailing the experimental setup and objectives. It concludes that fully submerged surfaces experience greater hydrostatic forces compared to partially submerged ones, with a direct relationship between water depth and hydrostatic force. The findings are crucial for engineering applications, particularly in the design of water-control structures and hydraulic equipment.

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INTRODUCTION

Usually, engineers are confronted with problem of determining the


force exerted by fluids acting on walls of containers, such as pipes,
tanks, and concrete forms.

Here, forces are due to the pressure, which is being exerted


outward from the inside of the container. On other occasions, the
problem maybe to determine the pressure exerted against submerged
objects such as caissons, diving bells, and balloons. Another common
problem is the determination of forces acting on gates in the walls of
these containers or submerged objects. Forces acting on containers or
submerged objects are due to pressure of a gas, a liquid or a solid. In
the case of gas, pressure usually does not vary appreciably with
elevation in vertical distances that are commonly considered.

With liquids, however, the pressures will vary from atmospheric at


free surface to tremendous magnitudes at great depths, such as the
ocean. The actual absolute magnitude of the pressure depends on the
atmospheric pressure, the depth of the point being considered, and the
specific weight of the liquid involved.
MATERIALS USED
It consists of rectangular
transparent water tank,
Hydrostatic Pressure fabricated quadrant (quarter
Apparatus donut - shape), balance arm, and
adjustable counter – balance
weight.

A self – contained water supply


device that allows recirculating
Hydraulic Bench
water from a sump tank into
different hydraulic devices.

Used to apply weight on the


Weights plane surface that will counteract
the hydrostatic force.

Used to measure the height data


required in the equations given
Ruler
to determine the hydrostatic
force and its center of pressure.

It is the fluid that applies


Water
pressure on the plane surface.
OBJECTIVES

This experiment determines the hydrostatics force on a submerged and


semi – submerged rectangular area. The experiment also aims to determine
and explain the depth of water and the opposing hydrostatic force on the
surface that produces various forces depending on its center of pressure.

CONCLUSION

The findings on this experiment were able to determine hydrostatic force


and its center of pressure acting on the vertical surface of partially submerged
and fully submerged objects as the water depth in the tank was increased.

The plane surface’s initial reaction to the addition of water is to return


to its equilibrium condition, acting on the fluctuating weight on the balance
arm and the forces applied on the vertical surface by the water pressure. After
the data was gathered, it can be concluded that fully submerged surface has a
higher hydrostatic force when compared to the partially submerged surface.

It can also be concluded that there is a direct proportional relationship


between the depth submerged in water and the hydrostatic force.
APPLICATION TO ENGINEERING

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.

These calculations are particularly critical in marine engineering,


which focuses on the design, maintenance, and production of the
equipment.

These principles ensured that any equipment is strong enough


to withstand any hydrostatic force while in use and that it is safe to
use.

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