It is known that the energy equation at critical flow condition is 1.5 times of the critical depth in channels with rectangular cross sections (Emin 1.5ye). a) Use the specific energy equation and simplify the equation for a triangular cross sectio b) Find a relationship between the minimum energy and the critical depth for channels with triangular cross-sections CONS 2 my- E

It is known that the energy equation at critical flow condition is 1.5 times of the critical depth in channels with rectangular cross sections (Emin 1.5ye). a) Use the specific energy equation and simplify the equation for a triangular cross sectio b) Find a relationship between the minimum energy and the critical depth for channels with triangular cross-sections CONS 2 my- E

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