OPEN CHANNELS:

Most Economical
and
Efficient Sections
ROMIE B. GUPID
• Optimum Dimensions
• Most Economical Sections
Q

Constants: n, A, S

if A is constant
Qmax=Rmax
Triangular
Section
Example:
A discharge of 1.2 flows on an open channel with a slope of 0.0062.
if the coefficient of roughness is 0.012, compute the depth of the
rectangular channel for an optimum discharge.
 Circular Section
For

For
Example:
A 2000mm circular culvert (n=0.013) is laid on a slope of 0.0035.
Determine for the maximum flow.