An open channel is to be designed to carry 1.0 m3/s at a slope of 0.0065. The channel material has an “n” value of 0.011. For the most efficient section Find the depth for a semi-circular section Calculate the depth for a rectangular section. Solve the depth for a trapezoidal section. Compute the depth for a triangular section.

An open channel is to be designed to carry 1.0 m3/s at a slope of 0.0065. The channel material has an “n” value of 0.011. For the most efficient section Find the depth for a semi-circular section Calculate the depth for a rectangular section. Solve the depth for a trapezoidal section. Compute the depth for a triangular section.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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