MSET Graduate and Undergraduate Procedures

Hydrostatic Pressure

TECHNICAL OBJECTIVE

The objective of this experiment is to examine how a column of fluid, in combination with gravity, exerts pressure on a submerged test article.  


MATERIALS NEEDED

A. Pressure Tube and Sensor Assembly

B. Water Vessel

C. Load Cell Extension Arm

D. 7/8" Thumbscrew

E. 5kg Load Cell

F. 5/32 Heck Wrench 


SET-UP VIDEO