Two barometers are put at the same location. The specific weight of liquid of the first barometer is γ1 = 10.77 kN/m3, and the specific weight of the second one is γ2 = 11.06 kN/m3. If the liquid height to the freesurface of the first barometer is h1 = 8.26 m, calculate the liquid height of the second barometer, h2_______m

Two barometers are put at the same location. The specific weight of liquid of the first barometer is γ1 = 10.77 kN/m3, and the specific weight of the second one is γ2 = 11.06 kN/m3. If the liquid height to the freesurface of the first barometer is h1 = 8.26 m, calculate the liquid height of the second barometer, h2_______m

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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