(i) Show that for given discharge Q, the specific energy 'E' is minimum when Q²T is unity. Here T 943 is the top surface width and A is cross-sectional area of the flow. (ii) Obtain an expression for critical depth and minimum specific energy for a rectangular channel. Sketch the specific energy diagram showing Variation of E with y Minimum E and critical depth yc Alternate depths y, and y₂ for rectangular choppol

(i) Show that for given discharge Q, the specific energy 'E' is minimum when Q²T is unity. Here T 943 is the top surface width and A is cross-sectional area of the flow. (ii) Obtain an expression for critical depth and minimum specific energy for a rectangular channel. Sketch the specific energy diagram showing Variation of E with y Minimum E and critical depth yc Alternate depths y, and y₂ for rectangular choppol

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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