Qle: A flow rate of 0.4m ^ 3 /sec is to be carried in an open channel at a velocity of 1.5 m/sec. If the channel cross section is trapezoidal with water depth equal to the width of the channel bottom and side slope of 1:1. Manning roughness coefficient is 0.03. Determine: a) The bottom width b) The channel bed slope

Qle: A flow rate of 0.4m ^ 3 /sec is to be carried in an open channel at a velocity of 1.5 m/sec. If the channel cross section is trapezoidal with water depth equal to the width of the channel bottom and side slope of 1:1. Manning roughness coefficient is 0.03. Determine: a) The bottom width b) The channel bed slope

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter16: Highway Drainage

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Problem 16P

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