Practice Proving the Hydraulic Radius Relation - 5.1 | 18. Introduction to Open Channel Flow and Uniform Flow (Contind.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the hydraulic radius in a canal with an area of 50 m² and a wetted perimeter of 10 m?

💡 Hint: Use the formula R_h = A / P.

Question 2

Easy

State what Manning's equation estimates in hydraulic engineering.

💡 Hint: Think about what variables are combined in Manning's equation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does R_h represent in fluid mechanics?

  • Hydraulic Radius
  • Flow Rate
  • Wetted Area

💡 Hint: It's the area divided by the wetted perimeter.

Question 2

True or False: The wetted perimeter decreases as the hydraulic radius increases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how area and perimeter are related with hydraulic radius.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a rectangular channel with dimensions 5 m by 2 m, calculate the flow discharge required for different depths using Manning's equation and the hydraulic radius.

💡 Hint: Adjust depth in your calculations for different discharge outputs.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of changing the roughness coefficient in Manning's equation on flow rates through a trapezoidal channel.

💡 Hint: Consider both high and low n values in your calculations.

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