Question: A closed empty steel cylindrical tank 2 m in diameter 3 m high is to be used as a buoy in fresh water. ( 1

A closed empty steel cylindrical tank 2m in diameter 3m high is to be used as a buoy in fresh water.
(1) What would be the volume of the concrete cube placed inside the tank if the tank would be submerged 2m into the water? The steel tank weighs 500kg. Use Sconc. =2.4.
A.1.423 m^3
B.1.923 m^3
C.2.980 m^3
D.2.409 m^3
(2) what is the weight of the concrete cube?
A.65.654 kN
B.43.235 kN
C.56.733 kN
D.34.631 kN
(3) what should be the weight of concrete cube inside to completely submerge the buoy?
A.93.238 kN
B.101.229 kN
C.73.298 kN
D.87.552 kN

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