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The document summarizes a laboratory experiment conducted by students to determine hydrostatic force on submerged and semi-submerged rectangular areas. The experiment used a hydrostatic pressure apparatus, weights, and measuring devices. Four trials were conducted - two with fully submerged areas and two with semi-submerged areas. The theoretical and experimental values matched closely for fully submerged trials but differed more for semi-submerged trials. The experiment highlighted applications of buoyancy principles in engineering and provided hands-on learning of fluid hydrostatic forces. Calibration of the apparatus and avoiding water on the scale were recommended to improve accuracy.

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Lab Activity 3 Hydraulics PDF

The document summarizes a laboratory experiment conducted by students to determine hydrostatic force on submerged and semi-submerged rectangular areas. The experiment used a hydrostatic pressure apparatus, weights, and measuring devices. Four trials were conducted - two with fully submerged areas and two with semi-submerged areas. The theoretical and experimental values matched closely for fully submerged trials but differed more for semi-submerged trials. The experiment highlighted applications of buoyancy principles in engineering and provided hands-on learning of fluid hydrostatic forces. Calibration of the apparatus and avoiding water on the scale were recommended to improve accuracy.

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ADAMSON

UNIVERSITY
900 SAN MARCELINO ST., ERMITA, MANILA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
HYDRAULICS LABORATORY (50032)

LAB ACTIVITY NO. 3

HYDROSTATIC FORCE ON SUBMERGED AND


EXPT. TITLE
SEMI-SUBMERGED RECTANGULAR AREA

SUBMITTED BY
GROUP 5 (IBONG ADARNA)
BARIA, Jose Alberto RENDON, Dean Mar

DEL ROSARIO, Sean Renee TARUC, Raven

ESTABLE, Andrea VICTA, Maryelle

GABRIEL, Gjed VILLAMOR, Marvin

RAMIREZ, Adrian Joseph

SUBMITTED TO

ENGR. BRIAN G. EUROLFAN


INSTRUCTOR
EXPERIMENT TITLE:
HYDROSTATIC FORCE ON SUBMERGED AND SEMI-SUBMERGED
RECTANGULAR AREA

OBJECTIVE:
- To determine the hydrostatic thrust acting on a plane surface immerse in water when the
surface is partially submerged or fully submerged.

- To determine the position of the line of action of the thrust and to compare the position
determined by experimental with the theoretical position.

APPARATUS (W/ ILLUSTRATION):

Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus

Measuring Device/Ruler Set of Weights


TEST PROCEDURE:

1. The Hydrostatic Pressure apparatus was set up on a table and leveled using the foot screws
and bubble level mounted on the apparatus.
2. The counterweight was then tuned to make the beam horizontal or balanced before the
weight hanger was fastened to the beam. The beam should be on the middle line of the
balancing arm.
3. Measure the height and base of the quadrant before pouring the water.
4. Measure the distance from the weight hanger to the hinge using a ruler.
5. The drain valve attached to the device was checked to see if it was close before pouring
the water in order to prevent water spillage that could change the experiment's outcome.
6. The beam was then given a set amount of weight to tilt it, and water was then slowly poured
into the hydrostatic apparatus' tank to bring the beam back to its horizontal position.
7. In case there is too much water, reduce it so that the beam adjusts to its horizontal position.
Do this by opening the drain valve and catching the water with a metal bowl.
8. The depth of water that was supplied to restore the beam's horizontal position was
measured.
9. The experiment includes 4 trials for a rectangular area that is partially submerged and fully
submerged.
10. After that, the readings were recorded. The exact data were obtained by calculations, and
they were then subjected to analysis and interpretation.

Calculation:
ILLUSTRATIONS:

Preparation of materials to be used.

Calibrating the Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus to obtain accurate readings and measuring.
the significant data for the experiment

Adding weights to the Hydrostatic Pressure apparatus


Adding weights to the Hydrostatic Pressure apparatus

Pouring water into the Hydrostatic Apparatus’ tank

Draining excess water from the tank until the beam adjusts to its horizontal position.

Measure and record all the necessary data acquired and repeat procedure for 4 trials.
DATA AND RESULTS:

DISTANCE OF HYDROSTATIC
TRIAL MASS DEPTH HYDROSTATIC FORCE TO THE HINGE (mm)
ADDED (mm) FORCE (N)
(kg)
THEORETICAL EXPERIMENTAL

1 0.257 kg 114 mm 4.395 N 163.021 mm 163.489 mm

2 0.248 kg 110 mm 4.120 N 163.889 mm 168.294 mm

3 0.167 kg 89 mm 3.056 N 170.333 mm 152.784 mm

4 0.147 kg 83 mm 2.850 N 172.333 mm 144.207 mm

COMPUTATION:
CONCLUSION:
In this laboratory experiment, the students determined the hydrostatic force on a submerged and
semi-submerged rectangular area, providing valuable insights into the principles of buoyancy and
fluid mechanics. To determine the hydrostatic force, the students gathered laboratory apparatus
such as a measuring device, a set of weights, and a hydrostatic pressure device.

Four trials were conducted, with semi-submerged and fully submerged quadrant, and all four trials
were solved theoretically and experimentally to see if the theoretical value of "d," the distance of
the force from the hinge, was close to the actual or experimental value. The theoretical and
experimental values of the two fully submerged trials were very close, with 163.021 mm and
163.498 mm for trial 1 (theoretical and experimental, respectively) and 163.889 mm and 168.294
mm for trial 2. However, the results of the semi-submerged trials had a wide gap, with trial 3
having 170.333 mm and 152.784 mm for the theoretical and experimental values, respectively.
The same can be said for trial 4, which had a theoretical value of 172.333 mm and an experimental
value of 144.207 mm.

Furthermore, the experiment highlighted the importance of understanding the principles of


buoyancy in various engineering and scientific applications, such as designing submarines, ships,
and other underwater structures. Overall, the experiment provided a practical and hands-on
approach to understanding the fundamental principles of fluid hydrostatic forces.

RECOMMENDATION:
The experiment started with the Hydrostatic Pressure Apparatus not being calibrated properly. It
is recommended that the apparatus be calibrated accurately for an error-free result. Furthermore,
it was observed that during the experiment, it is better to wait for the level indicator to stop moving
before concluding that the apparatus had been leveled. Moreover, it is also recommended that it is
important to avoid pouring water on the scale because this may affect the results of the experiment.

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