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The document calculates the hydrostatic force acting on a semicircle submerged in water with an 18-meter diameter. Using the hydrostatic force formula and integration, it determines the force to be 4,762,800 N. The calculations involve determining the dimensions and applying the weight density of water.

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The document calculates the hydrostatic force acting on a semicircle submerged in water with an 18-meter diameter. Using the hydrostatic force formula and integration, it determines the force to be 4,762,800 N. The calculations involve determining the dimensions and applying the weight density of water.

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Problem

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A semicircle just below the surface of the water has a base of 18 meters in
diameter. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on it.

h ( y )=− y

To determine l ( y ), use the equation for circle.


2 2 2
x + y =r
2 2
x + y =81
∴The hydrostatic force acting on the
semicircle is 4 762800 N
x=√ 81− y 2

l ( y )=2 x=2 ( √ 81− y )


2

Since the depth is in meters, the weight density (w) will be 9800 N/m3
d
F=w ∫ h ( y ) l ( y ) dy
c

0
F=9800 ∫ (− y ) ( 2 √ 81− y ) dy
2

−9

0
F=19 600 ∫ (− y) ( √81− y ) dy
2

−9

2 −1
Let u=81− y du=−2 ydx dx = du
2y
Substitute the boundaries to u
2
Upper boundary=81−(0) =81
2
Lower boundary=81−(−9) =0

81
F=19 600∫ (− y ) ( √ u )
0
( −1
2y )
dy

81
F=9800 ∫ ( √ u ) dy
0

[ ]
3
2
F=9800 u 2 81
3 0

F=9800 [ 486−0 ]
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F=4 762800 N

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