CIV E 530 - OPEN-CHANNEL HYDRAULICS
SPRING 2008
HOMEWORK No. 1

  1. At what percentage of flow depth is discharge a maximum in a circular culvert? [ Hint: Use ONLINE CHANNEL 03 ].

  2. With reference to the figure in ONLINE CHANNEL 03, derive the flow area A and wetted perimeter P as a function of θ.

  3. Write a 100-word essay on Froude.

  4. Write a 100-word essay on Vedernikov.