Dawei
Sep1-10, 06:09 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
I'm given the slope S, the flow Q, the n value, and the diameter of the pipe. I am asked if the channel can handle a certain depth D of water.
2. Relevant equations
V = (1/n)*R^(2/3) x S^(1/2)
3. The attempt at a solution
I don't understand what I need to do. R is the hydraulic depth which is defined as the cross sectional flow divided by the wetted perimeter. Do I use the depth in question, D, and convert this into a hydraulic radius? How? I don't know how to calculate the area of a circle filled to just above half of its radius....
I'm given the slope S, the flow Q, the n value, and the diameter of the pipe. I am asked if the channel can handle a certain depth D of water.
2. Relevant equations
V = (1/n)*R^(2/3) x S^(1/2)
3. The attempt at a solution
I don't understand what I need to do. R is the hydraulic depth which is defined as the cross sectional flow divided by the wetted perimeter. Do I use the depth in question, D, and convert this into a hydraulic radius? How? I don't know how to calculate the area of a circle filled to just above half of its radius....