A slightly rough bring-lined trapezoidal channel (n=0.017) carrying a discharge of Q = 25m3/sec is to have a longitunal slope of So=0.0004. Analyze the proportions of the most economical trapezoidal channel section:   The depth (d) and width (w) of the channel are: a. 2.05m, 3.25m b. 3.05m, 3.52m c. 1.52m, 2.35m d. 1.53m, 2.53m

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A slightly rough bring-lined trapezoidal channel (n=0.017) carrying a discharge of Q = 25m3/sec is to have a longitunal slope of So=0.0004. Analyze the proportions of the most economical trapezoidal channel section:

 

The depth (d) and width (w) of the channel are:

a. 2.05m, 3.25m

b. 3.05m, 3.52m

c. 1.52m, 2.35m

d. 1.53m, 2.53m

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