14.4.1 - Flow Conditions
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What is the definition of open channel flow?
💡 Hint: It involves a free surface.
Name the two main forces acting on open channel flow.
💡 Hint: They are opposed to each other.
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What describes open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's not confined.
Rapidly varied flow occurs when:
💡 Hint: Think of sudden flow interruptions.
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Given a rectangular channel with a width of 10 meters and a depth of 2 meters, calculate the hydraulic radius.
💡 Hint: Remember the hydraulic radius formula.
Discuss why rapidly varied flow may present challenges in open channel design.
💡 Hint: Consider how a sudden change in flow impacts channel stability.
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