7. Basics of fluid mechanics-I(Cont.)
The chapter emphasizes the basic principles of fluid mechanics as they relate to hydraulic engineering. It explores calculations involving resultant forces on curved surfaces, the concept of buoyant force, and pressure dynamics in fluids. Real-world examples and problem-solving methods are used to demonstrate the principles effectively.
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What we have learnt
- The average pressure force on a submerged surface relates to the pressure at its centroid.
- Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the submerged object.
- The resultant force on a curved surface can be derived from pressure and moment principles.
Key Concepts
- -- Buoyant Force
- The upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that object.
- -- Resultant Force
- The total force acting on a body submerged in a fluid, which is the vector sum of the vertical and horizontal forces.
- -- Hydrostatic Pressure
- The pressure at a point within a static fluid due to the weight of the fluid above that point.
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