Q3) The tank shown in figure Q3 is being filled by pipes 1 and 2. If the water level is to remain constant, determine: (i) The volumetric flow rate of water leaving the tank at pipe 3. (ii) If the diameter of pipe 3 is 85 cm, what is the velocity of the water leaving the tank? [ Pipe 1: di = 40 cm V1 = 1.8 m/s | Pipe 2: d2 = 60 cm V2 = 3.2 m/s Pipe 3: dz = 85 cm V3 = ? Figure Q3

Q3) The tank shown in figure Q3 is being filled by pipes 1 and 2. If the water level is to remain constant, determine: (i) The volumetric flow rate of water leaving the tank at pipe 3. (ii) If the diameter of pipe 3 is 85 cm, what is the velocity of the water leaving the tank? [ Pipe 1: di = 40 cm V1 = 1.8 m/s | Pipe 2: d2 = 60 cm V2 = 3.2 m/s Pipe 3: dz = 85 cm V3 = ? Figure Q3

Structural Analysis

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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