CE Board HGE Problem 43 (Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering)

(CE Nov 2021) Mercury Barometer reads 660 mm

a. What would be the corresponding reading of a water barometer ?

b. What is the atmospheric Pressure in kPa ?

c. What is the approximate elevation above sea level assuming atmospheric conditions ? Neglect vapor pressure. Unit Weight of air is 12 N ⁄ m³