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Uniform flows occur in a 10 meter wide rectangle channel. The flow in the channel is 18.4 m³/s and the depth of flow is 1.2 m. Roughness coefficient n = 0.012. Calculate the boundary stress

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter7: Seepage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.1P

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