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The Width of Tank Perpendicular to Motion refers to the dimension of a tank's cross-section that is oriented perpendicular to the direction of motion or force application. This measurement is crucial in fluid mechanics and structural engineering for calculating forces exerted on tank walls and designing appropriate containment systems.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the required width of a tank section perpendicular to motion based on the force exerted, specific weight of the contained liquid, and the height dimension of the structural element.
Details: Accurate width calculation is essential for structural integrity, ensuring tanks can withstand hydraulic forces, preventing failures, and maintaining safety standards in fluid containment systems.
Tips: Enter force in Newtons, specific weight in N/m³, and height in meters. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculations.
Q1: What is specific weight of liquid?
A: Specific weight is the weight per unit volume of a liquid, typically measured in N/m³ or kN/m³ in the SI system.
Q2: How does height of crack affect the width calculation?
A: The height dimension appears squared in the denominator, meaning small increases in height significantly reduce the required width for a given force.
Q3: What types of tanks use this calculation?
A: This calculation applies to various tanks including water storage tanks, chemical containers, and hydraulic reservoirs where fluid forces act on the structure.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula assumes uniform pressure distribution and may need adjustments for complex geometries, dynamic loading conditions, or non-Newtonian fluids.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation for real-world applications?
A: While providing a good theoretical basis, real-world applications should include safety factors and consider additional structural elements and loading conditions.