The tank truck is filled to its top with water. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the elliptical back plate of the tank, and the location of the center of pressure measured from the top of the tank.

The tank truck is filled to its top with water. Determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the elliptical back plate of the tank, and the location of the center of pressure measured from the top of the tank.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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