One type of bearing that can be used to support very large structures is shown. Here, fluid under pressure is forced from the bearing midpoint (slot A) to the exterior zone B. Thus, a pressure distribution occurs as shown. For this bearing, which is 43 cm wide, what discharge of oil from slot A per meter of length of bearing is required? Assume a 190 k_N load per meter of bearing length with a clearance space t between the floor and the bearing surface of 1.5 mm. Assume an oil viscosity of 0.20 N^∙s/m². How much oil per hour would have to be pumped per meter of bearing length for the given conditions?

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F B d. B.