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Hydraulic Radius of Channel 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=(QCAcs)2S
RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?Q - Discharge of Channel?C - Chezy's Constant?Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?S - Bed Slope?

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1.3611Edit=(14Edit40Edit15Edit)20.0004Edit
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Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RH=(QCAcs)2S
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RH=(14m³/s4015)20.0004
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RH=(144015)20.0004
Next Step Evaluate
RH=1.36111111111111m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RH=1.3611m

Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Radius of Channel
Hydraulic Radius of Channel 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 should be greater than 0.
Discharge of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Chezy's Constant
The Chezy's constant is a dimensionless quantity that can be calculated by three formulas, namely: Bazin Formula. Ganguillet -Kutter Formula. Manning's Formula.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel 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: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bed Slope
Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Hydraulic Radius of Channel

​Go Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Conveyance of Channel Section
RH=(CfCAcs)2
​Go Manning's Formula for Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Conveyance of Section
RH=(Cf(1n)Acs)32

Other formulas in Computation of Uniform Flow category

​Go Discharge through Channel
Q=CAcsRHS
​Go Area of Channel Section given Discharge
Acs=QCRHS
​Go Bed Slope of Channel Section given Discharge
S=(QCAcs)2RH
​Go Chezy Constant given Discharge
C=QAcsRHS

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge?

Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge evaluator uses Hydraulic Radius of Channel = ((Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel))^2)/Bed Slope to evaluate the Hydraulic Radius of Channel, The Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge formula is defined as ratio of wetted area to wetted perimeter of section. Hydraulic Radius of Channel is denoted by RH symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge, enter Discharge of Channel (Q), Chezy's Constant (C), Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs) & Bed Slope (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge?
The formula of Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge is expressed as Hydraulic Radius of Channel = ((Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel))^2)/Bed Slope. Here is an example- 26.49221 = ((14/(40*15))^2)/0.0004.
How to calculate Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Chezy's Constant (C), Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs) & Bed Slope (S) we can find Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge using the formula - Hydraulic Radius of Channel = ((Discharge of Channel/(Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel))^2)/Bed Slope.
What are the other ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius of Channel?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius of Channel-
  • Hydraulic Radius of Channel=(Conveyance Factor/(Chezy's Constant*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel))^2OpenImg
  • Hydraulic Radius of Channel=(Conveyance Factor/((1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*Cross-Sectional Area of Channel))^(3/2)OpenImg
Can the Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge be negative?
No, the Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge?
Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Hydraulic Radius of Channel Section given Discharge can be measured.
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