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This document contains 16 problems related to open channel flow calculations. The problems cover topics like transitions between channel sections, critical flow calculations, Manning's equation applications, gradually varied flow profiles, and design of trapezoidal and triangular channel sections. An assignment is listed at the end selecting problems 1, 5, 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16 to be solved for a mid-examination submission.

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Assignment and Worksheet

This document contains 16 problems related to open channel flow calculations. The problems cover topics like transitions between channel sections, critical flow calculations, Manning's equation applications, gradually varied flow profiles, and design of trapezoidal and triangular channel sections. An assignment is listed at the end selecting problems 1, 5, 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16 to be solved for a mid-examination submission.

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1. A transition in a cross drainage canal works consists of a rectangular canal 2.0-m wide
changing into a trapezoidal canal section of 3.0 m bottom width and side slopes 1.5 horizontal:1
vertical. The depths of flow of 1.5 m in the rectangular section and 1.0 m in the trapezoidal
section for a discharge of 10.0 m2/s is envisaged. If a loss of energy = (0.2 x difference of
velocity heads) is to be included, calculate the difference in water surface and bed elevations
of the two end sections of the transition. Sketch the longitudinal section of the transition,
showing the water-surface elevations and the energy line.
2. A rectangular channel is 3.0 m wide and carries a discharge of 15.0 m3/s at a depth of 2.0 m.
At a certain section of the channel it is proposed to reduce the width to 2.0 m and to alter the
bed elevation by Δ Z to obtain critical flow at the contracted section without altering the
upstream depth. What should be the value of ΔZ?
3. A 3-m wide rectangular channel carries 3 m3/s of water at a depth of 1.0 m. If the width is to
be reduced to 2.0 m and bed raised by 10 cm, what would be the depth of flow in the contracted
section? Neglect the loss of energy in transition. What maximum rise in the bed level of the
contracted section is possible without affecting the depth of flow upstream of the transition?
4. A 3.6-m wide rectangular channel had badly damaged surfaces and had a Manning’s n = 0.030.
As a first phase of repair, its bed was lined with concrete (n = 0.015). If the depth of flow
remains same at 1.2 m before and after the repair, what is the increase of discharge obtained
as a result of repair?
5. A rectangular channel is 2.5 m wide and conveys a discharge of 2.75 m3/s at a depth of 0.90
m. A contraction of width is proposed at a section in this canal. Calculate the water surface
elevations in the contracted section as well as in an upstream 2.5 m wide section when the
width of the proposed contraction is (a) 2.0 m and (b) 1.5 m. (Neglect energy losses in the
transition).
6. A 3.0-m wide horizontal rectangular channel is narrowed to a width of 1.5 m to cause critical
flow in the contracted section. If the depth in the contracted section is 0.8 m, calculate the
discharge in the channel and the possible depths of flow and corresponding Froude numbers
in the 3.0 m wide section. Neglect energy losses in the transition.
7. A concrete lined trapezoidal channel (η = 0.015) is 8.0 m wide and has a side slope of 2H: IV.
The longitudinal slope is 0.006. Estimate the normal depth in this channel for a discharge of
40 m3/s.
8. An old rectangular canal having a width of 5.0 m and a slope of 0.0001 was gauged to
determine its roughness coefficient. If a discharge of 18.0 m3/s was indicated when the depth
of uniform flow was 2.0 m, estimate the value of Manning’s n.
9. A circular channel, 2.50 m in diameter, is made of concrete (n = 0.014) and is laid on a slope
of 1 in 200. (a) Calculate the discharge if the normal depth is 1.50 m. (b) Calculate the depth
of flow for a discharge of 15.0 m3/s.
10. Gradually varied flow is found to occur in a channel having an inclination of 10 ° with the
horizontal. At the normal Section A, the elevation of the bed is 15.00 m, the elevation of the
water surface is 16.30 m and the velocity of flow is 3.0 m/s. At the normal Section B, the
elevation of the bed is 14.60 m and the water surface elevation is 15.80 m. Calculate the
elevations of total energy and hydraulic grade lines at normal Sections A and B. Assume the
values of the kinetic energy correction factor at A and B as 1.03 and 1.02, respectively.
11. An expansion in a horizontal rectangular channel takes place from a width of 2.0 m to 3.0 m.
The depths of flow for a discharge of 7.20 m3/s are 1.20 m and 1.40 m in the narrower and
wider sections respectively. Estimate the energy loss in the transition. Assume the kinetic
energy correction coefficient α to have values of 1.05 and 1.15 at the inlet and outlet of the
transition, respectively.
12. A trapezoidal channel having a side slope of 1.5 horizontal: 1 vertical carries a discharges of
100 m3/s with a depth of flow equal to 0.75 width. If S0 = 0.0006 and n = 0.015 find the bed
width and depth of flow.
13. A flow of 10.0 m3/s is to be passed in a rectangular channel with the depth of flow equal to
one-third the width. The channel is lined with smooth concrete (n = 0.014). Calculate the
channel dimensions and its longitudinal slope necessary to carry the above discharge with a
mean velocity of 2.5 m/s.
14. A standard lined triangular channel is designed to carry the full supply discharge at a depth of
2.5 m when laid on a slope of 0.0004. The side slope of the channel is 1.25 H: 1V and
Manning’s n = 0.015. Determine the full supply discharge in the canal.
15. A standard lined triangular canal section has a side slope of 1.75 H: 1V and is laid on a
longitudinal slope of 0.0004. The Manning’s n is found to be 0.016. If the channel is designed
to convey the fully supply discharge at a velocity of 1.5 m/s, estimate (a) the full supply
discharge, and (b) full supply depth.
16. A trapezoidal channel has side slopes of 1H: 1V and is required to discharge 14 m3/s with a
bed slope of 1 in 1000. If unlined the value of Chezy C = 45. If lined with concrete its value is
65. If the cost of excavation per m3 is nine times the cost per m2 of lining, determine whether
the lined or unlined channel would be chapter? Assume a free board of 0.75 m in both cases.
The section can be assumed to be hydraulically efficient.

Assignment:-1, 5, 10, 11,13,15,16


Submission Date:-During Mid-examination

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