1.3 - Classification of Open Channel Flow
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Practice Questions
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Define open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions of the flow in relation to the channel.
What is steady flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how the water depth looks over time in this type.
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What defines open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the description of how the water interacts with the channel.
Is steady flow characterized by dy/dt = 0?
💡 Hint: Think about how water levels change in steady conditions.
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Design a small open channel in a landscape that experiences varying rainfall. Explain how you would account for both steady and unsteady flow in your design.
💡 Hint: Think about what materials and designs would manage the rains' impact effectively.
Analyze a physical water channel with various debris. Discuss how this affects both Reynolds and Froude numbers, leading to altered flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Review how flow patterns change with disturbances in real-world channels.
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