Hydraulic Radius in Hydrodynamic and Sediment Interaction at Tidal Inlets Formulas

The Hydraulic Radius is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid flows to the conduit’s wet perimeter. And is denoted by r_H. Hydraulic Radius is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Hydraulic Radius is always positive.

Formulas to find Hydraulic Radius in Hydrodynamic and Sediment Interaction at Tidal Inlets

fxHydraulic Radius of Entire Cross-SectionGo

Hydrodynamic and Sediment Interaction at Tidal Inlets formulas that make use of Hydraulic Radius

fxMaximum Velocity Averaged over Entire Cross-SectionGo

fxPoint Measurement of Maximum VelocityGo

fxDepth of Water at Current Meter LocationGo

List of variables in Hydrodynamic and Sediment Interaction at Tidal Inlets formulas

fx Depth of Water at Current Meter Location Go

fx Max Velocity averaged Over Inlet Cross Section Go

fx Point Measurement of Maximum Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Hydraulic Radius?

The Hydraulic Radius is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid flows to the conduit’s wet perimeter. Hydraulic Radius is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Hydraulic Radius is always positive.

Can the Hydraulic Radius be negative?

No, the Hydraulic Radius, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Hydraulic Radius?

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

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