A storage tank contains oil and water as indicated in the figure. At the point where the two liquids exert the resultant force, on the ABC side of the tank, it has a width of 1.25 m, a load cell has been placed, making the point of application coincide with the resultant force. Consider the relative densities of oil 0.9, and water 1. The compression load cell consists of two active arm meters, mounted on a rectangular steel bar (12 mm x 12 m), with four isoelastic gauges, according to the pattern indicated in the figure (2 longitudinal and 2 transverse) and connected in a Wheatstone bridge to 12 V. Determine: The applied force and its position В. C. A. Voltage output Could the system be considered as a level measurement method? Explain your answer correctly. 0.75 m 1.5 m

A storage tank contains oil and water as indicated in the figure. At the point where the two liquids exert the resultant force, on the ABC side of the tank, it has a width of 1.25 m, a load cell has been placed, making the point of application coincide with the resultant force. Consider the relative densities of oil 0.9, and water 1. The compression load cell consists of two active arm meters, mounted on a rectangular steel bar (12 mm x 12 m), with four isoelastic gauges, according to the pattern indicated in the figure (2 longitudinal and 2 transverse) and connected in a Wheatstone bridge to 12 V. Determine: The applied force and its position В. C. A. Voltage output Could the system be considered as a level measurement method? Explain your answer correctly. 0.75 m 1.5 m

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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.35P: The weight of the cylindrical tank is negligible in comparison to the weight of water it contains...

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