Why is the Reynolds number for onset of turbulence given by Re > 2000 in fully flowing pipes and Re > 500 in partly nowing pipes and other open channels?
Read moreTable of Contents
Textbook Solutions for Engineering Fluid Mechanics
Question
The discharge per foot of width in this rectangular channel is 20 cfs. The normal depths for parts I and 3 are 0.5 ft and 1.00 ft, respectively. The slope for part 2 is 0.001 (sloping upward in the direction of flow). Sketch all possible water-surface profiles for flow in this channel, and label each part with its classification.
Solution
The first step in solving 15 problem number 68 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: The discharge per foot of width in this rectangular channel is 20 cfs. The normal depths for parts I and 3 are 0.5 ft and 1.00 ft, respectively. The slope for part 2 is 0.001 (sloping upward in the direction of flow). Sketch all possible water-surface profiles for flow in this channel, and label each part with its classification.
From the textbook chapter FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
Visible to paid subscribers only
Step 3 of 7)Visible to paid subscribers only
full solution