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Conveyance factor is the ratio of the discharge, Q, in a channel to the square root of the energy gradient, Sf. Check FAQs
Cf=CAcsRH
Cf - Conveyance Factor?C - Chezy's Constant?Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?

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758.9466Edit=40Edit15Edit1.6Edit
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Conveyance of Channel Section Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cf=CAcsRH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cf=40151.6m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cf=40151.6
Next Step Evaluate
Cf=758.946638440411
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cf=758.9466

Conveyance of Channel Section Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Conveyance Factor
Conveyance factor is the ratio of the discharge, Q, in a channel to the square root of the energy gradient, Sf.
Symbol: Cf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Chezy's Constant
The Chezy's constant is a dimensionless quantity that can be calculated by three formulas, namely: Bazin Formula. Ganguillet -Kutter Formula. Manning's Formula.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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.
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 Conveyance Factor

​Go Conveyance given Discharge
Cf=QS
​Go Manning's Formula for Conveyance given Discharge
Cf=QS
​Go Manning's Formula for Conveyance of Section
Cf=(1n)Acs(RH23)

Other formulas in Computation of Uniform Flow category

​Go Discharge through Channel
Q=CAcsRHS
​Go Area of Channel Section given Discharge
Acs=QCRHS
​Go Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge
RH=(QCAcs)2S
​Go Bed Slope of Channel Section given Discharge
S=(QCAcs)2RH

How to Evaluate Conveyance of Channel Section?

Conveyance of Channel Section evaluator uses Conveyance Factor = Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel) to evaluate the Conveyance Factor, The Conveyance of Channel Section is defined as a constant parameter depending on the hydraulic radius and channel area. Conveyance Factor is denoted by Cf symbol.

How to evaluate Conveyance of Channel Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Conveyance of Channel Section, enter Chezy's Constant (C), Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Conveyance of Channel Section

What is the formula to find Conveyance of Channel Section?
The formula of Conveyance of Channel Section is expressed as Conveyance Factor = Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel). Here is an example- 172.0279 = 40*15*sqrt(1.6).
How to calculate Conveyance of Channel Section?
With Chezy's Constant (C), Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs) & Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) we can find Conveyance of Channel Section using the formula - Conveyance Factor = Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*sqrt(Hydraulic Radius of Channel). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Conveyance Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Conveyance Factor-
  • Conveyance Factor=Discharge of Channel/sqrt(Bed Slope)OpenImg
  • Conveyance Factor=Discharge of Channel/sqrt(Bed Slope)OpenImg
  • Conveyance Factor=(1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))OpenImg
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