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adyian

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Apr 19, 2010
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Hello...Probably it sounds stupid...but what is the difference between hydrostatic pressure and uniform pressure.I know that hydrostatic pressure...its a fluid pressure....but i want to do a bulge test...and i dont know what to use...hydrostatic pressure or uniform pressure
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My disclaimer is that I have never used it but here is my understanding. A uniform pressure is just that. Hydrostatic pressure is more designed for a dam type loading where the pressure varies from the bottom of the dam to the top. I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen
 
Thank you! yes it helps
Adrian Iancu
 
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