Chapter 2 Fluid Statics
Chapter 2 Fluid Statics
h= 𝑧 2 − 𝑧 1
We assume that the temperature has a constant value over the range to
(isothermal conditions)
This equation provides the desired pressure–elevation relationship for an isothermal layer.
HCMUT DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 10
2.3. Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rest
is small
• A floating body is stable if the body is bottom-heavy and thus the center of gravity G is below
the centroid B of the body, or if the metacenter M is above point G. However, the body is
unstable if point M is below point G.
• Metacentric height GM: The distance between the center of gravity G and the metacenter M-
the intersection point of the lines of action of the buoyant force through the body before and
after rotation.
• The length of the metacentric height GM above G is a measure of the stability: the larger it is,
the more stable is the floating body.