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Hydraulic Radius 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. Check FAQs
rH=AP
rH - Hydraulic Radius?A - Cross-Sectional Area?P - Wetted Perimeter?

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0.15Edit=12Edit80Edit
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Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
rH=AP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
rH=1280m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
rH=1280
LAST Step Evaluate
rH=0.15m

Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Radius
Hydraulic Radius 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 can be positive or negative.
Cross-Sectional Area
Cross-Sectional Area 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: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wetted Perimeter
Wetted Perimeter is the length of the interface between a flowing fluid (such as water in a river or stream) and the channel or bed through which it is flowing.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Hydraulic Radius

​Go Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation
rH=(vn12)32

Other formulas in Manning's Equation category

​Go Manning's Equation
v=(1n)(rH)23()12
​Go Slope of Gradient of Stream Bed given Discharge in Manning's Equation
=(vnrH23)2

How to Evaluate Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula?

Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula evaluator uses Hydraulic Radius = Cross-Sectional Area/Wetted Perimeter to evaluate the Hydraulic Radius, The Hydraulic Radius in Manning's Formula is defined as the ratio of the cross-sectional area A of flow to the wetted perimeter P of the channel or pipe. Hydraulic Radius is denoted by rH symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula, enter Cross-Sectional Area (A) & Wetted Perimeter (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula

What is the formula to find Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula?
The formula of Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula is expressed as Hydraulic Radius = Cross-Sectional Area/Wetted Perimeter. Here is an example- 0.15 = 12/80.
How to calculate Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula?
With Cross-Sectional Area (A) & Wetted Perimeter (P) we can find Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula using the formula - Hydraulic Radius = Cross-Sectional Area/Wetted Perimeter.
What are the other ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius-
  • Hydraulic Radius=((Stream Velocity*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)/(Bed Slope^(1/2)))^(3/2)OpenImg
Can the Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula be negative?
Yes, the Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula?
Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula can be measured.
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