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.
