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Product Code : SCL-CELE-14119

This apparatus is designed to demonstrate the principles of hydrostatics by enabling students to measure the net hydrostatic force and locate the center of pressure on a submerged plane surface. This understanding is foundational for designing structures like dams, ships, and maritime structures.

The core element is a quadrant immersed in a Perspex water tank. The quadrant is fixed to a balance arm which pivots at a knife edge on its centerline. The setup ensures that only the force acting on the vertical rectangular end face of the quadrant produces a measurable moment about the pivot axis. The total hydrostatic force and the center of pressure are determined by balancing this moment using a balance pan, adjustable counterbalance, and a set of standard weights. Experiments can be conducted for both partially and fully submerged conditions by varying the water level.

Technical Specifications and Components

Feature / Component	Parameter / Specification	Detail / Value
Water Tank	Material and Capacity	Perspex, 10 liters capacity, with leveling screws at the base.
Quadrant	Dimensions	75 mm internal radius, 150 mm outer radius, 60 mm width.
Balance Arm	Pivot Point	Pivoted at the knife edge on the quadrant's centerline.
Measurement System	Components	Balance arm, balance pan, beam level indicator, adjustable counterbalance.
Balance Arm Span	Distance	285 mm between balance pan and knife edge.
Ancillaries	Included Items	Set of standard weights, Spirit level.
Water Level	Indicator	Scale provided on the side face of the quadrant.
Overall Dimensions	H x W x L	0.45 m x 0.3 m x 0.55 m.

Experimental Objectives

Experiment	Key Measurement / Investigation	Hydraulic Principle
Hydrostatic Force	Measurement of the net hydrostatic force on a vertical plane surface.	Quantifying the resultant force for both fully and partially submerged cases.
Center of Pressure	Determination of the location of the center of pressure (the point where the resultant force acts).	Locating the center of pressure for both fully and partially submerged cases.
Validation	Comparison of experimental results with established principles of hydrostatics.	Empirical verification of theoretical formulas for resultant force and center of pressure.