cubical tank of 2 m side contains oil of relative density 0.8 to t depth of 0.6 m and sea water of relative density 1.024 to a depth of 1 m. Calculate the pressure on the bottom of the tank and the total thrust on one side of the tank. Determine also the position of the center of pressure above the base. Ans. 14.8 kN/m2, 22.31 kN, 0.512m

cubical tank of 2 m side contains oil of relative density 0.8 to t depth of 0.6 m and sea water of relative density 1.024 to a depth of 1 m. Calculate the pressure on the bottom of the tank and the total thrust on one side of the tank. Determine also the position of the center of pressure above the base. Ans. 14.8 kN/m2, 22.31 kN, 0.512m

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