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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=QCRHS
Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?Q - Discharge of Channel?C - Chezy's Constant?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?S - Bed Slope?

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13.835Edit=14Edit40Edit1.6Edit0.0004Edit
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Area of Channel Section given Discharge Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Area of Channel Section given Discharge?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Acs=QCRHS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Acs=14m³/s401.6m0.0004
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Acs=14401.60.0004
Next Step Evaluate
Acs=13.8349647632367
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Acs=13.835

Area of Channel Section given Discharge Formula Elements

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Functions
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.
Discharge of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Chezy's Constant
The Chezy's constant is a dimensionless quantity that can be calculated by three formulas, namely: Bazin Formula. Ganguillet -Kutter Formula. Manning's Formula.
Symbol: C
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.
Bed Slope
Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Cross-Sectional Area of Channel

​Go Area of Channel Section given Conveyance of Channel Section
Acs=CfCRH
​Go Area of Channel Section by Manning's Formula
Acs=Cf(1n)(RH23)

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 given Discharge?

Area of Channel Section given Discharge evaluator uses Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope)) to evaluate the Cross-Sectional Area of Channel, The Area of Channel Section given Discharge is defined as sectional area of flow taking place in channel. Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is denoted by Acs symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Channel Section given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Channel Section given Discharge, enter Discharge of Channel (Q), Chezy's Constant (C), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Channel Section given Discharge

What is the formula to find Area of Channel Section given Discharge?
The formula of Area of Channel Section given Discharge is expressed as Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope)). Here is an example- 13.83496 = 14/(40*sqrt(1.6*0.0004)).
How to calculate Area of Channel Section given Discharge?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Chezy's Constant (C), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) we can find Area of Channel Section given Discharge using the formula - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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=Conveyance Factor/(Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel))OpenImg
  • Cross-Sectional Area of Channel=Conveyance Factor/((1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3)))OpenImg
Can the Area of Channel Section given Discharge be negative?
No, the Area of Channel Section given Discharge, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Channel Section given Discharge?
Area of Channel Section given Discharge 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 given Discharge can be measured.
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