14.5 - Experimental Observations in Open Channel Flow
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Define open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about where the water is flowing.
What is hydraulic radius?
💡 Hint: How do you measure the area and perimeter in an open channel?
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What forces primarily act in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about what forces drive the water's flow.
True or False: In supercritical flow, gravity predominately influences movement.
💡 Hint: Consider how flow behaves at high speeds.
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Design an open channel to transport stormwater efficiently. Calculate the necessary hydraulic radius for optimal flow to prevent overflow.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of rainfall events and how they impact flow rates.
Describe the flow behavior when transitioning from subcritical to supercritical flow and its practical implications in hydraulic structure design.
💡 Hint: Think about how structures like weirs can react during heavy storms.
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