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Energy Slope is at a distance equal to the velocity head above the hydraulic gradient. Check FAQs
Sf=(vm,RCVF)2RH
Sf - Energy Slope?vm,R - Mean Velocity for Varied Flow?CVF - Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?

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Here is how the Chezy Formula for Energy Slope equation looks like.

0.4122Edit=(56.2Edit69.2Edit)21.6Edit
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Chezy Formula for Energy Slope Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Chezy Formula for Energy Slope?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sf=(vm,RCVF)2RH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sf=(56.2m/s69.2)21.6m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sf=(56.269.2)21.6
Next Step Evaluate
Sf=0.412230821277022
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sf=0.4122

Chezy Formula for Energy Slope Formula Elements

Variables
Energy Slope
Energy Slope is at a distance equal to the velocity head above the hydraulic gradient.
Symbol: Sf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Velocity for Varied Flow
Mean velocity for Varied Flow is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: vm,R
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow
Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow is a function of the flow Reynolds Number - Re - and the relative roughness - ε/R - of the channel.
Symbol: CVF
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 Energy Slope

​Go Manning's Formula for Energy Slope
Sf=(nvm,R)2RH43

Other formulas in Integration of the Varied Flow Equation category

​Go Manning's Formula for Roughness Coefficient given Energy Slope
n=(Sf(vm,R)2RH43)12
​Go Manning's Formula for Hydraulic Radius given Energy Slope
RH=((nvm,R)2Sf)34
​Go Manning's Formula for Mean Velocity given Energy Slope
vm,R=(Sf(n)2RH43)12
​Go Chezy Formula for Mean Velocity given Energy Slope
vm,R=Sf(CVF2)RH

How to Evaluate Chezy Formula for Energy Slope?

Chezy Formula for Energy Slope evaluator uses Energy Slope = ((Mean Velocity for Varied Flow/Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow)^2)/Hydraulic Radius of Channel to evaluate the Energy Slope, The Chezy Formula for Energy Slope is defined as the formula which is used to calculate the channel energy slope in the section at any point. Energy Slope is denoted by Sf symbol.

How to evaluate Chezy Formula for Energy Slope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Chezy Formula for Energy Slope, enter Mean Velocity for Varied Flow (vm,R), Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow (CVF) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Chezy Formula for Energy Slope

What is the formula to find Chezy Formula for Energy Slope?
The formula of Chezy Formula for Energy Slope is expressed as Energy Slope = ((Mean Velocity for Varied Flow/Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow)^2)/Hydraulic Radius of Channel. Here is an example- 0.412231 = ((56.2/69.2)^2)/1.6.
How to calculate Chezy Formula for Energy Slope?
With Mean Velocity for Varied Flow (vm,R), Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow (CVF) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) we can find Chezy Formula for Energy Slope using the formula - Energy Slope = ((Mean Velocity for Varied Flow/Chézy’s Coefficients for Varied Flow)^2)/Hydraulic Radius of Channel.
What are the other ways to Calculate Energy Slope?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Energy Slope-
  • Energy Slope=((Manning’s Roughness Coefficient*Mean Velocity for Varied Flow)^2)/(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(4/3))OpenImg
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