Example 56: Figure below shows a typical duct layout. Design the duct system using equal friction method. Take the velocity of air in the main duct (A) as 8 m/s. Estimate the static pressure in the index run of the duct network. There is a pressure drop of 20 Pa each at the outlet grilles. Assume the resistance of the fittings at 10 Pa for elbow and 15 Pa for Tee. 3 m'/s Solution: E Fan 20 6 m D 4 m/s 2 m G 1m'/s 4 m

Example 56: Figure below shows a typical duct layout. Design the duct system using equal friction method. Take the velocity of air in the main duct (A) as 8 m/s. Estimate the static pressure in the index run of the duct network. There is a pressure drop of 20 Pa each at the outlet grilles. Assume the resistance of the fittings at 10 Pa for elbow and 15 Pa for Tee. 3 m'/s Solution: E Fan 20 6 m D 4 m/s 2 m G 1m'/s 4 m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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