10.4.1 - Design Considerations for Structures
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What is hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about fluids and their weight.
What type of pressure distribution occurs on horizontal surfaces?
💡 Hint: Consider how depth affects pressure.
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What is the main factor affecting hydrostatic pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider fluids in a free fall.
Center of pressure is typically located:
💡 Hint: Think about stability in water.
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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.
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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