1.1 - Definition of Open Channel Flow
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Define open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about flowing water that is not confined.
What is meant by free surface?
💡 Hint: Consider the surface of a river or a canal.
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What is open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the features distinguishing channel flow from other types.
True or False: The free surface in open channel flow cannot distort.
💡 Hint: Think about how waves and other disturbances occur.
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Design a drainage system in a city using open channel flow principles. Discuss aspects such as flow rate, channel width, and expected water depth.
💡 Hint: Utilize knowledge of channel flow principles, flow rate equations, and past weather patterns.
Examine a real-world river that exhibits both steady and unsteady flow. How would you analyze it using fluid mechanics principles?
💡 Hint: Use past data and flow observations alongside theoretical equations to analyze the river.
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