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Exp.1 Hydrostatic Force

This document describes an experiment to verify the theoretical predictions of hydrostatic force on partially and fully submerged plane surfaces. The experiment uses a hydrostatic force demonstration unit to measure the force and center of pressure on a quadrant surface submerged in water. For a fully submerged surface, the theoretical force is equal to the product of water density, depth of immersion, and cross-sectional area. For a partially submerged surface, the theoretical force is equal to the product of water density, depth of immersion, width of surface, and height above the surface. The procedure involves measuring the dimensions of the quadrant, adding weights to the scale, adjusting the water level, and recording force and depth readings for different immersion levels.

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Exp.1 Hydrostatic Force

This document describes an experiment to verify the theoretical predictions of hydrostatic force on partially and fully submerged plane surfaces. The experiment uses a hydrostatic force demonstration unit to measure the force and center of pressure on a quadrant surface submerged in water. For a fully submerged surface, the theoretical force is equal to the product of water density, depth of immersion, and cross-sectional area. For a partially submerged surface, the theoretical force is equal to the product of water density, depth of immersion, width of surface, and height above the surface. The procedure involves measuring the dimensions of the quadrant, adding weights to the scale, adjusting the water level, and recording force and depth readings for different immersion levels.

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Exp.

(1) : Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Surface


Purpose: To verify the theoretical prediction of the resultant hydrostatic force and its point
of action on both (a) partially submerged and (b) fully submerged plane surface in a liquid.
Apparatus: Hydrostatic Force Demonstration Unit (Fig).

Theory:
!evie" the derivation of the resultant magnitude and point of action of hydrostatic force on a
submerged plane surface. #ist these e$pressions for a vertical surface that is (a) partially
submerged% and (b) fully submerged.
(a) When the surface is fully su!er"ed (Fi"#):

)
&
d
' (y d b g F =
( Theoretical)

+ +
=
( &
d

&
d
a
# g )
F
&
(*ractical)
)
&
d
' (y
( &
d
D
&
+ = (+entre of pressure)


Fi"ure # $ Surface is fully su!er"ed
() When the surface is partially su!er"ed (Fi"%):

y b g ,.- F
&
=
( Theoretical)

+
=

.
y
d a
# g )
F
(*ractical)

y
.
&
D=
(+entre of pressure)
Fi"ure % $ surface is partially su!er"ed
Procedure:
&
. )easure the dimensions a% b and d of the quadrant% and the distance bet"een the pivot
and the "eight hanger #.
&. /nsert the quadrant into the tan0 locating the balance arm on the 0nife edges. 1d2ust the
counter'balance "eight until the balance arm is hori(ontal% as indicated on the datum
level indicator.
.. 1dd all the "eights supplied to the "eight scale. Fill the tan0 "ith "ater until the balance
beam tip lifts the "eights then drain out a small quantity of "ater to bring the balance arm
into hori(ontal level again% don3t level the balance arm by ad2ustment of the counter
balance "eight or the datum setting of the balance arm "ill be lost. !ecord the "ater
level sho"n on the scale. Fine ad2ustment of the "ater level may be achieved by over'
filling and slo"ly draining% using the drain tap.
4. !emove one or more "eights from the "eight carrier and level the balance arm by
draining out more "ater. 5hen the arm is level record the depth of immersion sho"n on
the scale on the quadrant.
-. !epeat the above cited procedures and ta0e readings for different "eights in the carrier.
&ata ' (esults:
#6 7777 mm% a67777 mm % d6 7777 mm % b6 77..77 mm
1) )o!plete *!!ersion
Trials 1 # % +
Total ,ei"ht on ar! (! "ra!s)
&epth of Water (y !!)
F-

+ +
( &
&
d
( &) d ( a )g#
(.)
Force on End Surface
(Theoretical) F - /"d(y $
& d
)

(.)
&epth of )entre of Pressure &
(!!)

#) Partial *!!ersion
Trials 1 # % +
Total ,ei"ht on ar! (! "ra!s)
&epth of Water (y !!)
F-
( ) . y d a )g# +
(.)
Force on End Surface
(Theoretical) F - 0.1/"y
#
(.)
&epth of )entre of Pressure &
(!!)
.

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