6. A pump supplies water under pressure to a large tank. The circular-plate valve on the discharge pipe (shown both in front view and side view) pivots about its diameter A-A and is held shut against the water pressure by a latch at point B. The exte- rior of the tank and valve are at atmospheric pressure. (a) Show that the force on the latch is given by FB = R³ /4 A (b) Explain why FB is independent of the supply pressure, ps, and the depth of the pivot, h. front view B supply pressure Ps. A° B si de view water supply

6. A pump supplies water under pressure to a large tank. The circular-plate valve on the discharge pipe (shown both in front view and side view) pivots about its diameter A-A and is held shut against the water pressure by a latch at point B. The exte- rior of the tank and valve are at atmospheric pressure. (a) Show that the force on the latch is given by FB = R³ /4 A (b) Explain why FB is independent of the supply pressure, ps, and the depth of the pivot, h. front view B supply pressure Ps. A° B si de view water supply

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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