Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope Calculator

✖The Discharge refers to the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material.ⓘ Discharge [Q]			+10% -10%
✖Energy Slope is at a distance equal to the velocity head above the hydraulic gradient.ⓘ Energy Slope [S_f]			+10% -10%

✖Conveyance Function on stage at a section may be determined empirically or by a standard friction law.ⓘ Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope [K]

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Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope)
K = sqrt(Q^2/S_f)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 3 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Conveyance Function - Conveyance Function on stage at a section may be determined empirically or by a standard friction law.
Discharge - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - The Discharge refers to the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material.
Energy Slope - Energy Slope is at a distance equal to the velocity head above the hydraulic gradient.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Discharge: 3 Cubic Meter per Second --> 3 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Energy Slope: 0.14 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

K = sqrt(Q^2/S_f) --> sqrt(3^2/0.14)

Evaluating ... ...

K = 8.01783725737273

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

8.01783725737273 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

8.01783725737273 ≈ 8.017837 <-- Conveyance Function

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Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope

LaTeX Go Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope)

Energy Slope for Uniform Flow

LaTeX Go Energy Slope = Discharge^2/Conveyance Function^2

Length of Reach by Manning's Formula for Uniform Flow

LaTeX Go Reach = Frictional Loss/Energy Slope

Frictional Loss given Energy Slope

LaTeX Go Frictional Loss = Energy Slope*Reach

Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope Formula

LaTeX Go

Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope)
K = sqrt(Q^2/S_f)

What is Slope Area method for Uniform Flow in Open Channel?

Slope Area method for Uniform Flow in Open Channel is when discharge is computed on the basis of a uniform flow equation involving channel characteristics, water surface profile and a roughness coefficient. The drop in water surface profile for a uniform reach of channel represents losses caused by bed roughness.

How to Calculate Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope?

Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope calculator uses Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope) to calculate the Conveyance Function, The Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope formula is defined as the carrying capacity of a stream cross-section based upon its geometry and roughness characteristics alone and is independent of the streambed slope. Conveyance Function is denoted by K symbol.

How to calculate Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope, enter Discharge (Q) & Energy Slope (S_f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope calculation can be explained with given input values -> 8.017837 = sqrt(3^2/0.14).

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What is Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope?

The Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope formula is defined as the carrying capacity of a stream cross-section based upon its geometry and roughness characteristics alone and is independent of the streambed slope and is represented as K = sqrt(Q^2/S_f) or Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope). The Discharge refers to the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material & Energy Slope is at a distance equal to the velocity head above the hydraulic gradient.

How to calculate Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope?

The Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope formula is defined as the carrying capacity of a stream cross-section based upon its geometry and roughness characteristics alone and is independent of the streambed slope is calculated using Conveyance Function = sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope). To calculate Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope, you need Discharge (Q) & Energy Slope (S_f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Discharge & Energy Slope and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Conveyance Function?

In this formula, Conveyance Function uses Discharge & Energy Slope. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Conveyance Function = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3)

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