Construction of a Cylindrical Water Tank
Objective :
Students will discuss the engineering difficulties associated with constructing a cylindrical structure.
Guiding Questions :
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Resources :
Video : Water Tanks: Calculating the Volume of a Cylinder
In the 1800s, New York City required that all buildings higher than 6 stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to prevent the need for excessively high pressures at lower elevations, which could burst pipes.
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