ASSIGNMENT 1

D.O.A.- 3rd April 2018

D.O.S.- 11th April 2018

Q1. Derive an expression to find variation of pressure in a static mass of fluid.

Q2. Find the total pressure and centre of pressure on a (i) horizontal plane
surface, (ii) vertical plane surface, and (iii) inclined plane surface.

Q3. Derive various expressions to find mean velocity of uniform flow in an open
channel.

Q4. Discuss various criteria for most efficient/most economical trapezoidal

channel section.

Q5. A 3.6 m by 1.5 m wide rectangular gate MN is vertical and is hinged at point
0.15 m below the centre of gravity of the gate. The total depth of water is 5 m.
What horizontal force must be applied at the bottom of the gate to keep the gate
closed?

M
5m
Gate

3.6 m
Hinge

N
Q6.

Q7. A most efficient trapezoidal section is required to give a maximum discharge

of 21 m3/s of water. The slope of the channel bottom is 1 in 2400. Taking C = 70
m1/2/s in Chezy's equation, determine the dimensions of the channel. Also
determine the value of Manning's n, taking the value of velocity of flow as obtained
for the channel by Chezy's equation.