46.3.1 - Kennedy’s Theory (1895)
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What is the main focus of Kennedy's Theory?
💡 Hint: Think about the dynamics of water and sediment in channels.
What type of canals was Kennedy’s Theory based on?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific canal mentioned in the context.
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Which canal served as the main observation site for Kennedy's Theory?
💡 Hint: Recall where Kennedy made his studies.
True or False: Kennedy's Theory considers bed load movement in sediment transport.
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of sediment transport Kennedy addressed.
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Using the parameters of flow depth at 2m and a critical velocity ratio of 0.8, calculate mean velocity using Kennedy's formula.
💡 Hint: Follow the formula step by step, calculating the power first.
Explain how you would apply Kennedy's Theory to design a new irrigation canal in a region with varying sediment sizes, discussing the potential complications.
💡 Hint: Think about the variables that need to adjust beyond just flow conditions.
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