Practice Basic Concepts - 14.2.1 | 14. Open Channel Flow | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define open channel flow.

💡 Hint: Think about where you see water flowing without any cover.

Question 2

Easy

What is the significance of free surface in open channel flow?

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between pressure and surfaces.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary force considered in open channel flow?

  • Pressure
  • Friction
  • Gravity

💡 Hint: Consider what pulls fluid downhill.

Question 2

True or false: In open channel flow, pressure is generally significant at the surface.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of free surface.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A channel has a flow area of 10 m² and a wetted perimeter of 5 m. Calculate the hydraulic radius and classify the flow if the Froude number is 0.7.

💡 Hint: Use the hydraulic radius formula and apply the Froude number classification.

Question 2

Describe the implications of having supercritical flow in a drainage system and how it affects design considerations.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between speed, flow depth, and potential hazards.

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