Practice Design Considerations for Structures - 10.4.1 | 10. Introduction to Stepwells | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is hydrostatic pressure?

💡 Hint: Think about fluids and their weight.

Question 2

Easy

What type of pressure distribution occurs on horizontal surfaces?

💡 Hint: Consider how depth affects pressure.

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Question 1

What is the main factor affecting hydrostatic pressure?

  • Density of fluid
  • Gravity
  • Surface area

💡 Hint: Consider fluids in a free fall.

Question 2

Center of pressure is typically located:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about stability in water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small model of a stepwell considering variations in water levels. Define the materials and structural elements you would use.

💡 Hint: Think about how bricks can be assembled to support varying pressures.

Question 2

A vertical wall in a well reaches a depth of 10 meters. Calculate the hydrostatic force acting on this wall. Assume the density of water is 1000 kg/m³.

💡 Hint: Remember to connect density, gravity, and area for the calculation.

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