For a triangular channel with the horizontal dimension of the side slope is 3 (i.e Z=3), a normal depth 1.45 in ft, and a channel bed slope of 0.047. The channel is lined with concrete with a roughness coefficient 0.019. Calculate the flowrate (Q) in cfs.

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For a triangular channel with the horizontal dimension of the side slope is 3 (i.e Z=3), a normal depth
1.45 in ft, and a channel bed slope of 0.047. The channel is lined with concrete with a roughness
coefficient 0.019. Calculate the flowrate (Q) in cfs.
Transcribed Image Text:For a triangular channel with the horizontal dimension of the side slope is 3 (i.e Z=3), a normal depth 1.45 in ft, and a channel bed slope of 0.047. The channel is lined with concrete with a roughness coefficient 0.019. Calculate the flowrate (Q) in cfs.
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