Hydrostatic Pressure
Specification
• Flotation tank with adjustable feet
• Accurately formed plastic quadrant
• Lever arm with counterbalance and weight hanger
• Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench
• Educational software available as an option
Technical Details
Item | Value |
Tank capacity: | 5.5 litres |
Distance between suspended mass and fulcrum: | 275mm |
Cross-sectional area of quadrant (torroid): | 7.5 x 10-3 m2 |
Total depth of completely immersed quadrant: | 160mm |
Height of fulcrum above quadrant: | 100mm |
Demonstration Capabilities
> Determining the centre of pressure on both a submerged or partially submerged plane surface and comparison with the theoretical position.