16. - Fluid Mechanics
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Practice Questions
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What flows are considered in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about water bodies like rivers and canals.
Define specific energy.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy impacts flow characteristics.
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What indicates a supercritical flow regime?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of subcritical and supercritical flow.
True or False: Specific energy is only relevant for closed channel flow.
💡 Hint: Consider where the concept applies.
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A river has a flow depth of 3m and a velocity of 5m/s. Calculate the specific energy, and analyze its regime using the Froude number.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the specific energy formula.
Design a trapezoidal channel for a flow rate of 20m³/s with a slope of 1:2. Calculate the best cross-section parameters.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between slope and cross-sectional area.
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