2. As shown in the figure, a round viewing window with a diameter of 0.90m in a large tank of seawater (sg=1.03). The top of the window is 1.50m below the liquid surface, and the window is angled 60 degrees respect to the horizontal. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the window and the location of the center of pressure measure vertically from the water surface. SEA WATER 1-50 W 06 0

2. As shown in the figure, a round viewing window with a diameter of 0.90m in a large tank of seawater (sg=1.03). The top of the window is 1.50m below the liquid surface, and the window is angled 60 degrees respect to the horizontal. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the window and the location of the center of pressure measure vertically from the water surface. SEA WATER 1-50 W 06 0

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.14P

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