2.10 - Calculating Effective Manning Parameter
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Practice Questions
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Define Manning's coefficient and provide a rough estimate for natural channels.
💡 Hint: Look into standard tables for roughness values.
What does the hydraulic radius represent in flow calculations?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for hydraulic radius.
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What is the correct value of Manning's coefficient for a clean, straight channel?
💡 Hint: Refer to your Manning's n tables.
Is the flow velocity in Manning's equation directly proportional to hydraulic radius?
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in radius would affect flow.
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A river has varying widths and depths across sections, with flowing conditions listed below: 1st section (width 2m, depth 1m, n=0.035); 2nd section (width 3m, depth 2m, n=0.025). Calculate the total flow rate using Manning's equation.
💡 Hint: Ensure careful tracking of each section's flow.
You have a square channel 5m by 5m, with a slope of 0.002 and a Manning's coefficient of 0.03. Determine the flow velocity and total discharge.
💡 Hint: Be systematic in your calculations.
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