2.6 - Solution to Problem 3
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What is a rectangular channel?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the channel.
Define discharge in hydraulic terms.
💡 Hint: Remember the unit of measurement is m³/s.
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What is the formula for calculating dy/dx in gradually varied flow?
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True or False: The critical depth is always less than the normal depth for mild slopes.
💡 Hint: Analyze the definitions of critical and normal depths in context to slope types.
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If a rectangular channel experiences a flow velocity of 2 m/s, 8 m in width, and 5 m in depth, with an energy slope of 0.001 and a bed slope of 0.0005, determine the dy/dx for the channel.
💡 Hint: Identify each parameter from the problem correctly before plugging into the formula.
In a channel with a width of 6 m, depth of 1.2 m, and a discharge of 3.5 m³/s, evaluate the critical and normal depths and examine the flow profile details.
💡 Hint: Skip to the step where you apply both depth calculations to classify the flow condition.
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