14.1.1 - Open Channel Flow
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Practice Questions
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What defines the hydraulic radius?
💡 Hint: Think about the area and perimeter of the channel.
List two forces acting in open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes the fluid move.
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What is the main difference between open channel flow and pipe flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what you're observing visually.
True or False: In open channel flow, the pressure at the free surface is atmospheric.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of free surfaces.
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A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width of 5 m, side slopes of 1:1, and a depth of 3 m. Calculate the hydraulic radius for the channel.
💡 Hint: Remember to break the channel into simpler shapes for calculating area and perimeter.
Determine the type of flow and Froude number for an open channel flow with a flow velocity of 2 m/s, and a depth of 1.5 m.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the Froude number which involves flow velocity and depth.
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