Show that the discharge formula for a trapezoidal channel, having Manning’s coefficient n = 0.0126 and carrying maximum flow is given by where Q is discharge in m3 /s; y is depth of flow in m in the channel of side slopes 1 vertical to z horizontal and S0 is the bed slope of the channel.
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Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in Figure Q1, determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. Ground water level is at a depth of 1.5 m. Solution
Question A 10 m high retaining wall has been holding a soil with the following composition: G=2.65, e= 0.50, w=10%, and Ф=20 degrees. Determine the active thrust on the wall due to soil and water,
Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in figure below. Determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. ground water level is at a depth of 1.5m Solution