Water flows in the bend shown in figure at a rate of 5 m3/s, and the pressure at the inlet is 650 kPa. If the head loss in the bend is 10 m, what will the pressure be at the outlet of the bend? Also estimate the force of the thrust block on the bend in the x direction required to hold the bend in place. Thrust block 60° D = 80 cm Expansion joint Plan view d = 50 cm

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Water flows in the bend shown in figure at a
rate of 5 m³/s, and the pressure at the inlet is
650 kPa. If the head loss in the bend is 10 m,
what will the pressure be at the outlet of the
bend? Also estimate the force of the thrust
block on the bend in the x direction required
to hold the bend in place.
Thrust block
60°
D = 80 cm
Expansion
joint
Plan view
d = 50 cm
Transcribed Image Text:Water flows in the bend shown in figure at a rate of 5 m³/s, and the pressure at the inlet is 650 kPa. If the head loss in the bend is 10 m, what will the pressure be at the outlet of the bend? Also estimate the force of the thrust block on the bend in the x direction required to hold the bend in place. Thrust block 60° D = 80 cm Expansion joint Plan view d = 50 cm
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