Problem 3. A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width B = 48.5 ft and side slopes of m = 1.5. Calculate critical depth when the flow is 1146 cfs. Check your answer with the attached chart.

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Problem 3. A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width B = 48.5 ft and side slopes of
m = 1.5. Calculate critical depth when the flow is 1146 cfs. Check your answer with the
attached chart.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3. A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width B = 48.5 ft and side slopes of m = 1.5. Calculate critical depth when the flow is 1146 cfs. Check your answer with the attached chart.
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