Help calulating bolt strength to prevent beam bending

[Whatamiat]

Homework Statement

The attachment shows a side section of a water tank.(lined with Marine Ply)

The section will be bolted to a fixed bottom section with 4 bolts.

I'm trying to determine the size and strength of bolts required to do this.

Homework Equations

Hydrostatic force?
UDL beam loading?

The Attempt at a Solution

My attempt at starting this problem is shown in the attachment.

Ive calculated the the hydrostatic force on the section.
The pressure on the section varies with depth from 9810pa to 0pa at the top.

Is this a varying uniform load beam problem?
Or is it a point load problem acting at the centroid of the triangle (2/3rds of the way down)

Am I wrong here?

Also where do I go from here to calculate the minimum strength of each of the four bolts to prevent the section from bending?

 

[anathema]

it is important to consider all factors and gather all necessary information before making a determination. In this case, there are a few key pieces of information that are missing from the forum post. Without this information, it is difficult to accurately determine the size and strength of bolts required for this water tank.

Firstly, the dimensions of the water tank and the material of the fixed bottom section are not specified. This information is crucial in determining the overall weight and size of the tank, which will affect the type and strength of bolts needed.

Secondly, the attachment mentions that the tank is lined with Marine Ply, but it does not specify the thickness or type of Marine Ply being used. This is also important as different types and thicknesses of Marine Ply have different strengths and may require different bolt sizes and strengths.

In terms of the equations being used, the hydrostatic force equation is appropriate for calculating the pressure on the section, but it is important to also consider the weight of the water in the tank. This will add to the overall load on the bolts and must be taken into account in the calculations.

As for the type of loading, it is likely a combination of both varying uniform load and point load. The water pressure will create a varying uniform load, while the weight of the water and the weight of the tank itself will act as point loads at specific points.

In order to accurately determine the minimum strength of each bolt, it is important to consider the maximum expected load on each bolt, taking into account the weight of the tank, the weight of the water, and the varying uniform load from the water pressure. This can then be compared to the strength of different bolt sizes and materials to determine the appropriate size and strength.

In conclusion, as a scientist, it is important to gather all necessary information and consider all factors before making a determination. In this case, more information is needed to accurately determine the size and strength of bolts required for this water tank.