14.6.3 - Application in Flow Calculations
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Define hydraulic radius.
💡 Hint: Consider how the dimensions are defined in channel geometry.
What are the three classifications of open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how parameters change along the channel.
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What is the primary force acting in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of fluid dynamics for open channels.
True or False: In open channel flow, the pressure varies significantly along the free surface.
💡 Hint: Think about the key definition of the free surface.
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Analyze a drainage canal where the area is 30 m², and the wetted perimeter is 10 m. Discuss its hydraulic radius and implications for flow efficiency.
💡 Hint: Use the hydraulic radius formula!
Consider a rural irrigation channel experiencing suddenly altered water levels due to upstream conditions. How would you classify this flow and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow's reaction to external factors.
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