Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem P3.52

Integral Relations for a Control Volume — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · linear-momentum-equation

Problem

The vertical gate in a water channel is partially open, as in Fig. P3.52. Assuming no change in water level and a hydrostatic pressure distribution, derive an expression for the streamwise force FxF_x on one-half of the gate as a function of (ρ,h,w,θ,V1)(\rho, h, w, \theta, V_1). Apply your result to the case of water at 20°C, V1=0.8V_1 = 0.8 m/s, h=2h = 2 m, w=1.5w = 1.5 m, and θ=50°\theta = 50°.

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