Explain the concept and use of pressure diagram with neat sketches.
Pressure diagram is defined as “It is the graphical representation of variation of pressure on the surface with depth”. The total pressure per unit length is the area of pressure diagram. The position of center of the pressure is the position of center of gravity of the pressure diagram.
Uses: i. To Calculate pressure exerted by liquid on the one side of surface. ii. To Calculate pressure due to liquid on both the side of surface iii. To Calculate pressure on vertical and inclined faces of dam. iv. To Calculate pressure on sluice gate, side and bottom of water tank. v. To find position of centre of pressure.