The Figure below gives an example of a network to pump water from a lower reservoir to an upper one. Widely used in buildings, industries and others. It is estimated that a building with 55 apartments of 3 bedrooms each. Consider 2 people. per room. The supply water is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper one by means of lifting sets. Dimension the discharge and suction line, and the power of the motor-pump set; assuming a probable daily consumption of 2001 per inhabitant Also consider that the day of greatest consumption is 25% more than normal consumption. The pumps will be capable of repressing the volume consumed daily, in just 6 hours of operation. Assume that the pipe diameter is D=1.3x* Vē, where X = and t is the number of hours the pump has been running. 2,0 m curve retention valve record 2,0 m bomb curve foot valve 2,5 m w oʻos

The Figure below gives an example of a network to pump water from a lower reservoir to an upper one. Widely used in buildings, industries and others. It is estimated that a building with 55 apartments of 3 bedrooms each. Consider 2 people. per room. The supply water is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper one by means of lifting sets. Dimension the discharge and suction line, and the power of the motor-pump set; assuming a probable daily consumption of 2001 per inhabitant Also consider that the day of greatest consumption is 25% more than normal consumption. The pumps will be capable of repressing the volume consumed daily, in just 6 hours of operation. Assume that the pipe diameter is D=1.3x* Vē, where X = and t is the number of hours the pump has been running. 2,0 m curve retention valve record 2,0 m bomb curve foot valve 2,5 m w oʻos

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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