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Question: Open channel test is performed and according to the following; (Q = 0.03484 m3/sn)( sill| thickness = 2.5 cm) a) Find the critical depth b) Find minimum energy on the sill

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter18: Sheet-pile Walls

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