Water flows at a rate of 12 m/s through an almost level channel 3 m wide. The depth gradually increases from 1 m to 1.10 m over a length of flow of 5 m. A. Determine the head lost. B. Find the slope of the energy grade line. C. Calculate the roughness coefficient.
Water flows at a rate of 12 m/s through an almost level channel 3 m wide. The depth gradually increases from 1 m to 1.10 m over a length of flow of 5 m. A. Determine the head lost. B. Find the slope of the energy grade line. C. Calculate the roughness coefficient.
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Transcribed Image Text:Water flows at a rate of 12 m/s through an almost
level channel 3 m wide. The depth gradually
increases from 1 m to 1.10 m over a length of flow of
5 m.
A.
Determine the head lost.
B. Find the slope of the energy grade line.
C. Calculate the roughness coefficient.
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