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Chapter 2 Videos: Fluid Statics
Part 1: Fluid Statics (36 min.)
This video covers: (i) the derivation of the pressure distribution in incompressible and compressible fluids, (ii) a discussion of absolute and gauge pressures, and (ii) the measurement of pressure with a Bourdon tube gauge.
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This video covers: (i) the derivation of the pressure distribution in incompressible and compressible fluids, (ii) a discussion of absolute and gauge pressures, and (ii) the measurement of pressure with a Bourdon tube gauge.
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| Chapter 2, Part 1 (pdf) |
Part 2: Fluid Statics (20 min.)
The measurement of pressure using piezometers, U-tube manometers and inclined manometers.
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The measurement of pressure using piezometers, U-tube manometers and inclined manometers.
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| Chapter 2, Part 2 (pdf) |
Solved Example Problem: Complex Manometer (9 min.)
Full worked solution to a complex manometer example, including an air gap.
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Full worked solution to a complex manometer example, including an air gap.
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| Complex Manometer Solved Example (pdf) |
Part 3: Fluid Statics (32 min.)
Hydrostatic Forces on Plane Surfaces. A derivation of the main equations and the solution of a simple numerical example for the vertical rectangular gate.
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Hydrostatic Forces on Plane Surfaces. A derivation of the main equations and the solution of a simple numerical example for the vertical rectangular gate.
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| Chapter 2, Part 3 (pdf) |
Solved Example Problem: Hydrostatic Force on a Plane Gate (11:46)
Solution to a past midterm exam problem.
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Solution to a past midterm exam problem.
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| Solved Midterm Problem, Plane Gate (pdf) |
Solved Example Problem: Hydrostatic Force on a Semi-circular Gate (15:03)
Full solution to the hydrostatic force on a plane gate. This is an exam-caliber problem.
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Full solution to the hydrostatic force on a plane gate. This is an exam-caliber problem.
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| Solved Problem, Semi-circular Plate Gate (pdf) |
Part 4: Fluid Statics (27 min.)
The calculation of hydrostatic forces on curved surfaces.
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The calculation of hydrostatic forces on curved surfaces.
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| Chapter 2, Part 4 Hydrostatic Forces on Curved Surfaces (pdf) |
| Curved Surface Handout 2025 (pdf) |
Solved Example: Hydrostatic Forced on a Curved Gate (13:20)
Calculation of the hydrostatic force on a quarter-circular curved gate, including the line of action.
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Calculation of the hydrostatic force on a quarter-circular curved gate, including the line of action.
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| Solved Example, Curved Gate (pdf) |
| Curved Surface Handout 2025 (pdf) |
Part 5: Fluid Statics (21 min.)
This video covers the calculation buoyancy forces and the stability of floating objects.
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This video covers the calculation buoyancy forces and the stability of floating objects.
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| Chapter 2, Part 5 Buoyancy (pdf) |
Demonstration: The Stability of Floating Objects (3 min.)
A physical demonstration of the stability of a model boat and the concept of metacenter.
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A physical demonstration of the stability of a model boat and the concept of metacenter.
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Solved Example Problem: Buoyancy (7 min.)
Calculation of the buoyancy force on a floating wood beam.
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Calculation of the buoyancy force on a floating wood beam.
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| Solved Buoyancy Problem (pdf) |
Optional Chapter 2 Videos
Objects Seem to Weigh More in a Vacuum! (5 min.)
This is optional supplemental viewing, but you may find it helpful. This is a great demonstration (by The Action Lab) that objects seem to weigh more in a vacuum due to the reduced buoyancy force. In fact, the measurement of the true weight with a scale requires a perfect vacuum. I discussed this effect in my video on buoyancy: Chapter 2, Part 5. So, you need to be careful to correct for the effect of buoyancy when weighing low density materials (e.g. Styrofoam) on a scale.
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This is optional supplemental viewing, but you may find it helpful. This is a great demonstration (by The Action Lab) that objects seem to weigh more in a vacuum due to the reduced buoyancy force. In fact, the measurement of the true weight with a scale requires a perfect vacuum. I discussed this effect in my video on buoyancy: Chapter 2, Part 5. So, you need to be careful to correct for the effect of buoyancy when weighing low density materials (e.g. Styrofoam) on a scale.
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The Role of Surface Tension in Floating (7 min.)
This is optional supplemental viewing. In MEC/BME516 we will always neglect the role of surface tension in floating. But for small objects, surface tension can be important, as this video demonstrates. I thought you might find this interesting. This is more advanced material and is NOT part of the primary course material.
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This is optional supplemental viewing. In MEC/BME516 we will always neglect the role of surface tension in floating. But for small objects, surface tension can be important, as this video demonstrates. I thought you might find this interesting. This is more advanced material and is NOT part of the primary course material.
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