Water is flowing at a depth of 5 ft with a velocity of 4 ft/s in a triangular channel with sideslopes of 3:1. A contraction occurs that decreases the sideslope to 2.5:1. a) Check for choking. b) Determine the downstream depth. If choking occurs, determine the adjusted upstream depth. c) Sketch the specific energy curve. Label all depths and corresponding specific energy.

Water is flowing at a depth of 5 ft with a velocity of 4 ft/s in a triangular channel with sideslopes of 3:1. A contraction occurs that decreases the sideslope to 2.5:1. a) Check for choking. b) Determine the downstream depth. If choking occurs, determine the adjusted upstream depth. c) Sketch the specific energy curve. Label all depths and corresponding specific energy.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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