Water Pressure in Gravity Dam Calculator

✖Water Density is mass per unit of water.ⓘ Water Density [ρ_Water]			+10% -10%
✖Height of section is a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter.ⓘ Height of Section [H_S]			+10% -10%

✖Water Pressure in Gravity Dam is the force that pushes water through pipes.ⓘ Water Pressure in Gravity Dam [P_W]

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Water Pressure in Gravity Dam Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Water Pressure in Gravity Dam = 0.5*Water Density*(Height of Section^2)
P_W = 0.5*ρ_Water*(H_S^2)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Water Pressure in Gravity Dam - (Measured in Pascal) - Water Pressure in Gravity Dam is the force that pushes water through pipes.
Water Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Water Density is mass per unit of water.
Height of Section - (Measured in Meter) - Height of section is a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Water Density: 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Height of Section: 0.9 Meter --> 0.9 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_W = 0.5*ρ_Water*(H_S^2) --> 0.5*1000*(0.9^2)

Evaluating ... ...

P_W = 405

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

405 Pascal --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

405 Pascal <-- Water Pressure in Gravity Dam

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Water Pressure in Gravity Dam Formula

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Water Pressure in Gravity Dam = 0.5*Water Density*(Height of Section^2)
P_W = 0.5*ρ_Water*(H_S^2)

What is Gravity Dam?

A gravity dam is a dam constructed from concrete or stone masonry and designed to hold back water by using only the weight of the material and its resistance against the foundation to oppose the horizontal pressure of water pushing against it.

How to Calculate Water Pressure in Gravity Dam?

Water Pressure in Gravity Dam calculator uses Water Pressure in Gravity Dam = 0.5*Water Density*(Height of Section^2) to calculate the Water Pressure in Gravity Dam, Water Pressure in Gravity Dam formula is defined as pressure exerted by stored water on wall. Water Pressure in Gravity Dam is denoted by P_W symbol.

How to calculate Water Pressure in Gravity Dam using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Water Pressure in Gravity Dam, enter Water Density (ρ_Water) & Height of Section (H_S) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Water Pressure in Gravity Dam calculation can be explained with given input values -> 405 = 0.5*1000*(0.9^2).

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What is Water Pressure in Gravity Dam?

Water Pressure in Gravity Dam formula is defined as pressure exerted by stored water on wall and is represented as P_W = 0.5*ρ_Water*(H_S^2) or Water Pressure in Gravity Dam = 0.5*Water Density*(Height of Section^2). Water Density is mass per unit of water & Height of section is a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter.

How to calculate Water Pressure in Gravity Dam?

Water Pressure in Gravity Dam formula is defined as pressure exerted by stored water on wall is calculated using Water Pressure in Gravity Dam = 0.5*Water Density*(Height of Section^2). To calculate Water Pressure in Gravity Dam, you need Water Density (ρ_Water) & Height of Section (H_S). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Water Density & Height of Section and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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