Friction models in open-channel flow
1. Manning formula
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V = ____ R 2/3 S 1/2
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| (1) |
2. Chezy formula
3. Dimensionless Chezy
V = (C/g 1/2) g 1/2 R 1/2 S 1/2
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4. Quadratic velocity equation
V = (C/g 1/2) g 1/2 R 1/2 S 1/2
| (4) |
ρ V 2 = (C 2/g)
ρ g R S
| (6) |
ρ V 2 = (C 2/g)
γ R S
| (7) |
5. Prof. Ponce's friction formula
6. Darcy-Weisbach formula
hf = fD (L / D) [V 2 / (2g)]
| (14) |
S = fD [V 2 / (2g D)]
| (15) |
S = fD [V 2 / (8 g R]
| (16) |
S = (fD / 8) (V 2 / g R)
| (17) |
g R S = (fD / 8) V 2
| (18) |
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