47.2.2 - Key Assumptions
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What does it mean for a channel to carry silt-laden water?
💡 Hint: Focus on words related to stability and flow.
Name one assumption related to Kennedy's Theory of Regime Channels.
💡 Hint: Think about how channels maintain stability over time.
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What is the primary significance of carrying silt-laden water in a channel?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the channel structure.
True or False: Critical velocity is independent of the depth of flow.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how deeper channels affect water flow characteristics.
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You have a canal where the flow depth changes suddenly. Predict how this would affect critical velocity and the channel's stability.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between depth and flow characteristics.
Design a 100m section of canal considering different sediment types. How would you adjust the design based on Kennedy's assumptions?
💡 Hint: Think about how sediment size can impact water dynamics.
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