5 - Hydraulically Efficient Triangular Section
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What is the formula for hydraulic radius?
💡 Hint: Think about what hydraulic radius represents.
Define wetted perimeter.
💡 Hint: What length do you measure in the context of flowing water?
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What is the primary purpose of calculating the hydraulic radius?
💡 Hint: Think about what Radius means in this context.
True or False? A larger wetted perimeter is always better for hydraulic efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider the formula for hydraulic radius.
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Design a triangular drainage section that maximizes flow for a given slope and roughness. Define the parameters and show calculations.
💡 Hint: Consider maximizing the hydraulic radius to enhance discharge.
Using the principles from this section, derive the hydraulic radius formula when the side slope m changes from 1 to 2.
💡 Hint: Focus on relating the changes in m directly to R.
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