3.2 - Chezy’s Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does V represent in Chezy's Equation?
💡 Hint: It defines how fast the fluid is moving.
Define Chezy's Constant.
💡 Hint: Think about how the channel's surface affects flow.
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What is the main purpose of Chezy’s Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the applications in civil engineering.
The Chezy constant (C) does not depend on which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider what constants are affected by physical characteristics.
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Challenge Problems
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If a proposed drainage channel has a hydraulic radius of 1.5 m, a slope of 0.02, and a Chezy constant of 50, what is the expected flow velocity?
💡 Hint: Calculate inside the square root first.
Consider a channel with a Chezy constant of 45, an R_h of 0.8 m, and a desired flow velocity of 2.5 m/s. Find the required slope (S) to achieve this velocity.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to square both sides of Chezy's Equation!
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