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Hydraulic gradient is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum. Check FAQs
i=(Vwh'Kw)
i - Hydraulic Gradient?Vwh' - Velocity of Flow?Kw - Coefficient of Permeability?

Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity Example

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2.144Edit=(24.12Edit1125Edit)
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Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
i=(Vwh'Kw)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
i=(24.12m/s1125cm/s)
Next Step Convert Units
i=(24.12m/s11.25m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
i=(24.1211.25)
LAST Step Evaluate
i=2.144

Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Gradient
Hydraulic gradient is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Flow
Velocity of Flow is the velocity of the flow of any fluid.
Symbol: Vwh'
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Permeability
Coefficient of Permeability is the velocity in meters or centimeters per second of water through soils.
Symbol: Kw
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Hydraulic Gradient

​Go Hydraulic Gradient given Rate of Flow
i=(VuaqKwAxsec)

Other formulas in Flow Velocity category

​Go Flow Velocity given Rate of Flow
Vwh'=(VuaqAxsec)
​Go Flow Velocity given Coefficient of Permeability
Vfwh=(KWHie)
​Go Flow Velocity when Reynold's Number is Unity
Vf=(μviscosityρDp)

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity?

Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity evaluator uses Hydraulic Gradient = (Velocity of Flow/Coefficient of Permeability) to evaluate the Hydraulic Gradient, The Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity formula is defined as the specific measurement of liquid pressure above vertical datum. It is usually measured as liquid surface elevation, expressed in units of length, at entrance of piezometer. Hydraulic Gradient is denoted by i symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity, enter Velocity of Flow (Vwh') & Coefficient of Permeability (Kw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity?
The formula of Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity is expressed as Hydraulic Gradient = (Velocity of Flow/Coefficient of Permeability). Here is an example- 2.412 = (24.12/11.25).
How to calculate Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity?
With Velocity of Flow (Vwh') & Coefficient of Permeability (Kw) we can find Hydraulic Gradient given Flow Velocity using the formula - Hydraulic Gradient = (Velocity of Flow/Coefficient of Permeability).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hydraulic Gradient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hydraulic Gradient-
  • Hydraulic Gradient=(Rate of Flow in Unconfined Aquifer/(Coefficient of Permeability*Area of Cross Section in Enviro. Engin.))OpenImg
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