16.7 - Best Hydraulic Cross Section
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Practice Questions
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What is specific energy in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about energy divided by weight.
Define Froude number.
💡 Hint: It's about comparing flow velocity with something to do with waves.
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What does a Froude number of 0.8 indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about flow speed compared to waves.
True or False: Hydraulic jumps are beneficial for mixing.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of turbulence in fluids.
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Given a rectangular channel with a specific energy of 4.5 meters and a velocity of flow of 8 m/s, what is the flow depth?
💡 Hint: Break down the specific energy equation.
A trapezoidal channel designed for an agricultural return flow has a side slope of 1:2 and a depth of 1.5 m. What is the best width for minimizing resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how side slopes influence the area and perimeter.
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