onlinechannel15a.php:   Discharge in a prismatic channel using the Manning equation, with two side slopes


Definition sketch for a prismatic channel
Formulas:


P = b + 2y(1 + z2)1/2
T = b + 2zy
A = y(b + zy)
R = A/P
D = A/T
Q = (C/n) AR2/3S1/2
V = Q/A
F = V/(gD)1/2

INPUT DATA:

Select:   

Bottom width b:  

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Flow depth y:  

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Side slope z1:  

Side slope z2:  

Manning's n:  

Bottom slope S:  

INTERMEDIATE CALCS:

Units selected:   
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Gravitational acceleration g:   
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Constant C:   
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Wetted perimeter P:   
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Top width T:   
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Flow area A:   
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Hydraulic radius R:   
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Hydraulic depth D:   
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OUTPUT:

Discharge Q:   
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Flow velocity V:   
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Froude number F:   
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