A block(unit weight = 19.5 kN/m^3) 0.56m square and 395mm deep floats on a stratified liquid composed of a 200mm layer of water above a layer of mercury(s.g. = 13.6). If a downward force of 1200 N is applied to the center of mass of this block, what is the new position of the bottom of the block relative to the mercury surface in mm?. Write numerical value only and in 2 decimal places.

A block(unit weight = 19.5 kN/m^3) 0.56m square and 395mm deep floats on a stratified liquid composed of a 200mm layer of water above a layer of mercury(s.g. = 13.6). If a downward force of 1200 N is applied to the center of mass of this block, what is the new position of the bottom of the block relative to the mercury surface in mm?. Write numerical value only and in 2 decimal places.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

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