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Wetted Surface Area is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
S=(Qeg2T(1-(im))([g]))13
S - Wetted Surface Area?Qeg - Discharge by Energy Gradient?T - Top Width?i - Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss?m - Slope of Line?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Area of Section given Energy Gradient Example

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4.0078Edit=(12.5Edit22Edit(1-(2.02Edit4Edit))(9.8066))13
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Area of Section given Energy Gradient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=(Qeg2T(1-(im))([g]))13
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=(12.5m³/s22m(1-(2.024))([g]))13
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
S=(12.5m³/s22m(1-(2.024))(9.8066m/s²))13
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=(12.522(1-(2.024))(9.8066))13
Next Step Evaluate
S=4.0078185315711
LAST Step Rounding Answer
S=4.0078

Area of Section given Energy Gradient Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Wetted Surface Area
Wetted Surface Area is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: S
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge by Energy Gradient
Discharge by Energy Gradient is rate of floe per unit time.
Symbol: Qeg
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Top Width
Top Width is defined as width at top of section.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope of Line
The Slope of Line is a number that measures its "steepness", usually denoted by the letter m. It is the change in y for a unit change in x along the line.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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

Other Formulas to find Wetted Surface Area

​Go Area of Section given Froude Number
S=((Qf2T[g]Fr2))13
​Go Area of Section given Total Energy
S=(Qf22[g](Et-df))0.5

Other formulas in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels category

​Go Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flows
m=S0-Sf1-(Fr(d)2)
​Go Bed Slope given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
S0=Sf+(m(1-(Fr(d)2)))
​Go Froude Number given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
Fr(d)=1-(S0-Sfm)
​Go Froude Number given Top Width
Fr=Qf2T[g]S3

How to Evaluate Area of Section given Energy Gradient?

Area of Section given Energy Gradient evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area = (Discharge by Energy Gradient^2*Top Width/((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g])))^(1/3) to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area, The Area of Section given Energy Gradient formula is defined as area of Section which is in contact with water. Wetted Surface Area is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Section given Energy Gradient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Section given Energy Gradient, enter Discharge by Energy Gradient (Qeg), Top Width (T), Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i) & Slope of Line (m) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Section given Energy Gradient

What is the formula to find Area of Section given Energy Gradient?
The formula of Area of Section given Energy Gradient is expressed as Wetted Surface Area = (Discharge by Energy Gradient^2*Top Width/((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g])))^(1/3). Here is an example- 4.007819 = (12.5^2*2/((1-(2.02/4))*([g])))^(1/3).
How to calculate Area of Section given Energy Gradient?
With Discharge by Energy Gradient (Qeg), Top Width (T), Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i) & Slope of Line (m) we can find Area of Section given Energy Gradient using the formula - Wetted Surface Area = (Discharge by Energy Gradient^2*Top Width/((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g])))^(1/3). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Wetted Surface Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wetted Surface Area-
  • Wetted Surface Area=((Discharge for GVF Flow^2*Top Width/([g]*Froude Number^2)))^(1/3)OpenImg
  • Wetted Surface Area=((Discharge for GVF Flow^2)/(2*[g]*(Total Energy in Open Channel-Depth of Flow)))^0.5OpenImg
Can the Area of Section given Energy Gradient be negative?
No, the Area of Section given Energy Gradient, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Section given Energy Gradient?
Area of Section given Energy Gradient 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 Energy Gradient can be measured.
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