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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=Q2[g](Etotal-df)
Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?Q - Discharge of Channel?Etotal - Total Energy?df - Depth of Flow?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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1.3731Edit=14Edit29.8066(8.6Edit-3.3Edit)
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Area of Section given Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Acs=Q2[g](Etotal-df)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Acs=14m³/s2[g](8.6J-3.3m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Acs=14m³/s29.8066m/s²(8.6J-3.3m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Acs=1429.8066(8.6-3.3)
Next Step Evaluate
Acs=1.37313983176581
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Acs=1.3731

Area of Section given Discharge Formula Elements

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Constants
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.
Total Energy
Total Energy is the sum of the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the system under consideration.
Symbol: Etotal
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
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 Section of Open Channel Considering Condition of Minimum Specific Energy
Acs=(QT[g])13
​Go Area of Section Considering Condition of Maximum Discharge
Acs=(QQT[g])13

Other formulas in Specific Energy and Critical Depth category

​Go Total Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow Section
Etotal=(Vmean22[g])+df+y
​Go Datum Height for Total Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow Section
y=Etotal-((Vmean22[g])+df)
​Go Mean Velocity of Flow for Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow Section
Vmean=(Etotal-(df+y))2[g]
​Go Depth of Flow given Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow Section
df=Etotal-((Vmean22[g])+y)

How to Evaluate Area of Section given Discharge?

Area of Section given Discharge evaluator uses Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/sqrt(2*[g]*(Total Energy-Depth of Flow)) to evaluate the Cross-Sectional Area of Channel, The Area of Section given Discharge is defined as the sectional area of channel at any point in flow. Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is denoted by Acs symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Section given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Section given Discharge, enter Discharge of Channel (Q), Total Energy (Etotal) & Depth of Flow (df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Section given Discharge

What is the formula to find Area of Section given Discharge?
The formula of Area of Section given Discharge is expressed as Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/sqrt(2*[g]*(Total Energy-Depth of Flow)). Here is an example- 1.37314 = 14/sqrt(2*[g]*(8.6-3.3)).
How to calculate Area of Section given Discharge?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Total Energy (Etotal) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Area of Section given Discharge using the formula - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel = Discharge of Channel/sqrt(2*[g]*(Total Energy-Depth of Flow)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and 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=(Discharge of Channel*Top Width/[g])^(1/3)OpenImg
  • Cross-Sectional Area of Channel=(Discharge of Channel*Discharge of Channel*Top Width/[g])^(1/3)OpenImg
Can the Area of Section given Discharge be negative?
No, the Area of Section given Discharge, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Section given Discharge?
Area of 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 Section given Discharge can be measured.
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