Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following bends will cause the maximum head loss?
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Choose the correct answer
A
30° bend
B
60° bend
C
90° bend
D
U-bend
Correct Answer
D. U-bend
Why is this the answer?
Head loss in a pipe bend increases with the angle of the bend. A U-bend (180°) causes more head loss than a 90° bend.
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