Load due to Velocity of Water
Load due to Velocity of Water
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I have a question regarding the generally accepted practice of calculating forces on a stationary structural element due to water moving past it. Essentially, I have a cantilevered pipe affixed to a stationary block. The pipe will have instruments attached to it. I need to design the pipe and the connection of the pipe to the block.






RE: Load due to Velocity of Water
Pavg = K * (Vavg)^2
where,
Pavg = average stream pressure in psf
K = 0.7 for circular piers (similar to your pipe?) or 1.4 for square-ended piers
Vavg = average velocity of water in feet per second
Hope that helps.
RE: Load due to Velocity of Water
is there a limit on the width of the pier?
What if it's a wall?
Sorry, I don't have the ref material so maybe it's indicated there.
Thanks
RE: Load due to Velocity of Water
RE: Load due to Velocity of Water