A U-tube manometer is connected to a closed tank containing air and water as shown in the figure below. At the closed end of the manometer the air pressure is 22 psia. Determine the reading on the pressure gage for a differential reading of 8 ft on the manometer. Express your answer in psi (gage). Assume standard atmospheric pressure and neglect the weight of the air columns in the manometer. Assume Pair = 22 psia, h₁ = 4 ft, h₂ = 8 ft. Closed valve Gage fluid (y=90 lb/ft³) Pgage= Air pressure = P₂ air = Air Water T Pressure gage psi

A U-tube manometer is connected to a closed tank containing air and water as shown in the figure below. At the closed end of the manometer the air pressure is 22 psia. Determine the reading on the pressure gage for a differential reading of 8 ft on the manometer. Express your answer in psi (gage). Assume standard atmospheric pressure and neglect the weight of the air columns in the manometer. Assume Pair = 22 psia, h₁ = 4 ft, h₂ = 8 ft. Closed valve Gage fluid (y=90 lb/ft³) Pgage= Air pressure = P₂ air = Air Water T Pressure gage psi

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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