AVS WE K 240 Fluid Mechanics Exam1 uctor Cartwright Name Pag
AVS WE K 240 Fluid Mechanics: Exam1 uctor: Cartwright Name: Page: 3 of 3 (20 points) A damn (12\' high x 10\' wide) is used to dam a c Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ Calculate the total force on the wall due to water pressure and the location of the force. 2 ft 12 ft 4ft
Solution
Force = Density x h = 62.4 x 12 = 748.8 lb/ft2
Location of Force = h/3 from bottom of wall = 12/3 = 4 ft
The distribution of pressure will be hydrostatic.
