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Wetted Surface Area is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
S=((Qf2T[g]Fr2))13
S - Wetted Surface Area?Qf - Discharge for GVF Flow?T - Top Width?Fr - Froude Number?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Area of Section given Froude Number Example

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3.9978Edit=((177Edit22Edit9.806610Edit2))13
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Area of Section given Froude Number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Area of Section given Froude Number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=((Qf2T[g]Fr2))13
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=((177m³/s22m[g]102))13
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
S=((177m³/s22m9.8066m/s²102))13
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=((177229.8066102))13
Next Step Evaluate
S=3.99777748351656
LAST Step Rounding Answer
S=3.9978

Area of Section given Froude Number 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 for GVF Flow
Discharge for GVF Flow is rate of flow per unit time.
Symbol: Qf
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.
Froude Number
Froude Number is a measurement of bulk flow characteristics such as waves, sand bedforms, flow/depth interactions at a cross section or between boulders.
Symbol: Fr
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 Total Energy
S=(Qf22[g](Et-df))0.5
​Go Area of Section given Energy Gradient
S=(Qeg2T(1-(im))([g]))13

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 Froude Number?

Area of Section given Froude Number evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area = ((Discharge for GVF Flow^2*Top Width/([g]*Froude Number^2)))^(1/3) to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area, The Area of Section given Froude Number is defined as the amount of surface which in contact with water at any time. Wetted Surface Area is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Section given Froude Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Section given Froude Number, enter Discharge for GVF Flow (Qf), Top Width (T) & Froude Number (Fr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Section given Froude Number

What is the formula to find Area of Section given Froude Number?
The formula of Area of Section given Froude Number is expressed as Wetted Surface Area = ((Discharge for GVF Flow^2*Top Width/([g]*Froude Number^2)))^(1/3). Here is an example- 3.997777 = ((177^2*2/([g]*10^2)))^(1/3).
How to calculate Area of Section given Froude Number?
With Discharge for GVF Flow (Qf), Top Width (T) & Froude Number (Fr) we can find Area of Section given Froude Number using the formula - Wetted Surface Area = ((Discharge for GVF Flow^2*Top Width/([g]*Froude Number^2)))^(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)/(2*[g]*(Total Energy in Open Channel-Depth of Flow)))^0.5OpenImg
  • Wetted Surface Area=(Discharge by Energy Gradient^2*Top Width/((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g])))^(1/3)OpenImg
Can the Area of Section given Froude Number be negative?
No, the Area of Section given Froude Number, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Section given Froude Number?
Area of Section given Froude Number 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 Froude Number can be measured.
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