Non-erodible Channel Design

Non-erodible Channel Design

1. Collect all necessary information, estimate n and select S. 2. Compute the section factor value AR2/3 , using: Qn 2/3 AR (metric unit) S 3. If best hydraulic section is required, Substitute expressions for A and R and solved for the depth. 4. For irrigation channel empiric eqn. may be used (in US customary unit): y 0.5 A

Non-erodibel Channel Design

5. Check the minimum permissible velocity 6. Add proper freeboard

Example
A trapezoidal channel carrying 10 m3/s is built with nonerodible bed having slope of 0.0016 and n = 0.025. Determine the dimension of the channel, if the bottom width is 6 m and side slope of 2:1 (H:V)!

Erodible Channel Design