22.6.3 - Flow in Rectangular Conduits
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Define hydraulic diameter.
💡 Hint: What does each symbol in the formula represent?
What is laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how the fluid moves in layers without mixing.
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What is hydraulic diameter primarily used for?
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True or False: In laminar flow, shear stress is uniform across the flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the flow characteristics of laminar flow.
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A rectangular channel has dimensions 10m by 5m, and fluid flows at a velocity of 2m/s. Calculate the hydraulic diameter and the shear stress if the fluid is water.
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Determine the flow rate and shear stress for a triangular-shaped conduit embankment under various flow regimes with different fluid types.
💡 Hint: Understand the geometry and apply the hydraulic diameter formula.
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