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Conveyance Function on stage at a section may be determined empirically or by a standard friction law. Check FAQs
K=(1n)ArH23
K - Conveyance Function?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient?A - Cross-Sectional Area?rH - Hydraulic Radius?

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13.9089Edit=(10.412Edit)12Edit0.33Edit23
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Conveyance of Channel Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Conveyance of Channel?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
K=(1n)ArH23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
K=(10.412)120.33m23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
K=(10.412)120.3323
Next Step Evaluate
K=13.9089172479257
LAST Step Rounding Answer
K=13.9089

Conveyance of Channel Formula Elements

Variables
Conveyance Function
Conveyance Function on stage at a section may be determined empirically or by a standard friction law.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient represents the roughness or friction applied to the flow by the channel.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross-Sectional Area
Cross-Sectional Area 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: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Radius
Hydraulic Radius 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 can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Conveyance Function

​Go Conveyance of Channel given Energy Slope
K=Q2Sf

Other formulas in Uniform Flow category

​Go Length of Reach by Manning's Formula for Uniform Flow
L=hfSf
​Go Frictional Loss given Energy Slope
hf=SfL
​Go Energy Slope for Uniform Flow
Sf=Q2K2
​Go Discharge for Uniform Flow given Energy Slope
Q=KSf

How to Evaluate Conveyance of Channel?

Conveyance of Channel evaluator uses Conveyance Function = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3) to evaluate the Conveyance Function, The Conveyance of Channel formula is defined as the cross-sectional area multiplied by the hydraulic radius. Conveyance Function is denoted by K symbol.

How to evaluate Conveyance of Channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Conveyance of Channel, enter Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n), Cross-Sectional Area (A) & Hydraulic Radius (rH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Conveyance of Channel

What is the formula to find Conveyance of Channel?
The formula of Conveyance of Channel is expressed as Conveyance Function = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3). Here is an example- 13.90892 = (1/0.412)*12*0.33^(2/3).
How to calculate Conveyance of Channel?
With Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n), Cross-Sectional Area (A) & Hydraulic Radius (rH) we can find Conveyance of Channel using the formula - Conveyance Function = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3).
What are the other ways to Calculate Conveyance Function?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Conveyance Function-
  • Conveyance Function=sqrt(Discharge^2/Energy Slope)OpenImg
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