An oil having viscosity 0.08 N-s/m², specific weight 8829 N/m³, density 900 kg/m³ flows at the rate of 5.4 x 10-3 m³/s through a horizontal circular pipe of 0.12 m diameter and length 150 m. Find, (i) pressure difference in 150 m length in kN/m² (ii) wall shear stress in N/m² and (iii) average and maximum velocity

An oil having viscosity 0.08 N-s/m², specific weight 8829 N/m³, density 900 kg/m³ flows at the rate of 5.4 x 10-3 m³/s through a horizontal circular pipe of 0.12 m diameter and length 150 m. Find, (i) pressure difference in 150 m length in kN/m² (ii) wall shear stress in N/m² and (iii) average and maximum velocity

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter7: Seepage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.1P

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