Fluid Mechanics
Static Pressure: Statics of Fluids
Purpose
Description
A hydraulic press is used to break a piece of wood or bend a steel bar.
1. Lower, if necessary, the platform directly above pump cylinder by opening up the small
valve at its base and pushing down on platform. Close valve.
2. Show off the strength of a steel bar.
3. Place steel bar, centered, on platform.
4. Pump up, by hand, the hydraulic press until steel bar is significantly bent.
Equipment
Hydraulic press & Steel bar