Friction Velocity Formula

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Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Check FAQs
Vf=Vf8
Vf - Friction Velocity?V - Mean Velocity?f - Friction Factor?

Friction Velocity Example

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Here is how the Friction Velocity equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Friction Velocity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Friction Velocity equation looks like.

9.8993Edit=17.2Edit2.65Edit8
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Friction Velocity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Friction Velocity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vf=Vf8
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vf=17.2m/s2.658
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vf=17.22.658
Next Step Evaluate
Vf=9.89934341257035m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vf=9.8993m/s

Friction Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Friction Velocity
Friction Velocity, also called shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mean Velocity
Mean Velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Factor
The Friction Factor or Moody chart is the plot of the relative roughness (e/D) of a pipe against Reynold's number.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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)

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How to Evaluate Friction Velocity?

Friction Velocity evaluator uses Friction Velocity = Mean Velocity*sqrt(Friction Factor/8) to evaluate the Friction Velocity, Friction velocity, also called Shear velocity, is a form by which a shear stress may be re-written in units of velocity. Friction Velocity is denoted by Vf symbol.

How to evaluate Friction Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Friction Velocity, enter Mean Velocity (V) & Friction Factor (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Friction Velocity

What is the formula to find Friction Velocity?
The formula of Friction Velocity is expressed as Friction Velocity = Mean Velocity*sqrt(Friction Factor/8). Here is an example- 9.899343 = 17.2*sqrt(2.65/8).
How to calculate Friction Velocity?
With Mean Velocity (V) & Friction Factor (f) we can find Friction Velocity using the formula - Friction Velocity = Mean Velocity*sqrt(Friction Factor/8). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
Can the Friction Velocity be negative?
Yes, the Friction Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Friction Velocity?
Friction Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Friction Velocity can be measured.
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