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Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point. Check FAQs
Acs=Cf(1n)(RH23)
Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?Cf - Conveyance Factor?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?

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6.1404Edit=700Edit(10.012Edit)(1.6Edit23)
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Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Acs=Cf(1n)(RH23)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Acs=700(10.012)(1.6m23)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Acs=700(10.012)(1.623)
Next Step Evaluate
Acs=6.14043725024702
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Acs=6.1404

Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula Formula Elements

Variables
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Conveyance Factor
Conveyance factor is the ratio of the discharge, Q, in a channel to the square root of the energy gradient, Sf.
Symbol: Cf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient represents the roughness or friction applied to the flow by the channel.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Radius of Channel
Hydraulic Radius of Channel is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit.
Symbol: RH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Cross-Sectional Area of Channel

​Go Area of Channel Section given Discharge
Acs=QCRHS
​Go Area of Channel Section given Conveyance of Channel Section
Acs=CfCRH

Other formulas in Computation of Uniform Flow category

​Go Discharge through Channel
Q=CAcsRHS
​Go Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge
RH=(QCAcs)2S
​Go Bed Slope of Channel Section given Discharge
S=(QCAcs)2RH
​Go Chezy Constant given Discharge
C=QAcsRHS

How to Evaluate Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula?

Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula evaluator uses Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Conveyance Factor/((1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))) to evaluate the Cross-Sectional Area of Channel, The Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula is defined as the flow area in the channel. Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is denoted by Acs symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula, enter Conveyance Factor (Cf), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula

What is the formula to find Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula?
The formula of Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula is expressed as Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Conveyance Factor/((1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))). Here is an example- 6.140437 = 700/((1/0.012)*(1.6^(2/3))).
How to calculate Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula?
With Conveyance Factor (Cf), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) we can find Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula using the formula - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Conveyance Factor/((1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cross-Sectional Area of Channel-
  • Cross-Sectional Area of Channel=Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope))OpenImg
  • Cross-Sectional Area of Channel=Conveyance Factor/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel))OpenImg
Can the Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula be negative?
No, the Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula?
Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula can be measured.
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