Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall Formula

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Thrust from Water is the force exerted by a water flow on a surface, perpendicular to the direction of motion. Check FAQs
TW=(0.5γw(Hw)2)
TW - Thrust from Water?γw - Unit Weight of Water?Hw - Height of Water?

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15.8922Edit=(0.59.81Edit(1.8Edit)2)
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Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
TW=(0.5γw(Hw)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TW=(0.59.81kN/m³(1.8m)2)
Next Step Convert Units
TW=(0.59810N/m³(1.8m)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TW=(0.59810(1.8)2)
Next Step Evaluate
TW=15892.2N/m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
TW=15.8922kN/m

Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall Formula Elements

Variables
Thrust from Water
Thrust from Water is the force exerted by a water flow on a surface, perpendicular to the direction of motion.
Symbol: TW
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Water
Unit Weight of Water is the ratio of total weight to the total volume of water.
Symbol: γw
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Water
Height of Water is the amount of water in vertical direction above the bottom of the wall.
Symbol: Hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Water Pressure category

​Go Height of Water above Bottom of Wall given Total Thrust from Water Retained behind Wall
Hw=2TWγw
​Go Unit Weight of Water given Total Thrust from Water Retained behind Wall
γw=(2TW(Hw)2)

How to Evaluate Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall?

Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall evaluator uses Thrust from Water = (0.5*Unit Weight of Water*(Height of Water)^2) to evaluate the Thrust from Water, The Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall formula is defined as force exerted by the water on unit length of wall . Thrust from Water is denoted by TW symbol.

How to evaluate Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall, enter Unit Weight of Water w) & Height of Water (Hw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall

What is the formula to find Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall?
The formula of Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall is expressed as Thrust from Water = (0.5*Unit Weight of Water*(Height of Water)^2). Here is an example- 0.015892 = (0.5*9810*(1.8)^2).
How to calculate Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall?
With Unit Weight of Water w) & Height of Water (Hw) we can find Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall using the formula - Thrust from Water = (0.5*Unit Weight of Water*(Height of Water)^2).
Can the Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall be negative?
No, the Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall, measured in Surface Tension cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall?
Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Meter[kN/m] for Surface Tension. Newton per Meter[kN/m], Millinewton per Meter[kN/m], Gram-Force per Centimeter[kN/m] are the few other units in which Total Thrust from Water Retained by Wall can be measured.
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