14.2.1 - Basic Concepts
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Practice Questions
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Define open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about where you see water flowing without any cover.
What is the significance of free surface in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between pressure and surfaces.
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What is the primary force considered in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what pulls fluid downhill.
True or false: In open channel flow, pressure is generally significant at the surface.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of free surface.
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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.
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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