Critical Depth of Channel in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels Formulas

Critical Depth of Channel occurs when the flow in a channel has a minimum specific energy. And is denoted by C. Critical Depth of Channel is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Critical Depth of Channel is always positive.

Formulas to find Critical Depth of Channel in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels

fxNormal Depth given Energy Slope of Rectangular channelGo

fxChezy Formula for Normal Depth given Energy Slope of Rectangular ChannelGo

Gradually Varied Flow in Channels formulas that make use of Critical Depth of Channel

fxBed Slope given Energy Slope of Rectangular channelGo

fxDepth of Flow given Energy Slope of Rectangular channelGo

fxChezy Formula for Bed Slope given Energy Slope of Rectangular ChannelGo

fxChezy Formula for Depth of Flow given Energy Slope of Rectangular ChannelGo

fxEnergy Slope of Rectangular channelGo

fxChezy Formula for Energy Slope of Rectangular ChannelGo

List of variables in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels formulas

fx Energy Slope Go

fx Bed Slope of Channel Go

fx Depth of Flow Go

FAQ

What is the Critical Depth of Channel?

Critical Depth of Channel occurs when the flow in a channel has a minimum specific energy. Critical Depth of Channel is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Critical Depth of Channel is always positive.

Can the Critical Depth of Channel be negative?

No, the Critical Depth of Channel, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Critical Depth of Channel?

Critical Depth of Channel is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Critical Depth of Channel can be measured.

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