Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel Formula

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Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle 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(rect)=BrectDfBrect+2Df
RH(rect) - Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle?Brect - Width of Section of Rect Channel?Df - Depth of Flow of Channel?

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2.6Edit=10.4Edit5.2Edit10.4Edit+25.2Edit
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Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RH(rect)=BrectDfBrect+2Df
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RH(rect)=10.4m5.2m10.4m+25.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RH(rect)=10.45.210.4+25.2
LAST Step Evaluate
RH(rect)=2.6m

Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle
Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle 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(rect)
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Section of Rect Channel
Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: Brect
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow of Channel
Depth of Flow of Channel is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: Df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Rectangular Channel Section category

​Go Wetted Area for Rectangle
Arect=BrectDf
​Go Width of Section given Wetted Areas
Brect=ArectDf
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Rectangle
Df=ArectBrect
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Rectangular Section
Prect=Brect+2Df

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel?

Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel evaluator uses Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle = (Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Width of Section of Rect Channel+2*Depth of Flow of Channel) to evaluate the Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle, The Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel formula is defined as the ratio of area to that of perimeter taken into account the wetted one. Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle is denoted by RH(rect) symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel, enter Width of Section of Rect Channel (Brect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel?
The formula of Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel is expressed as Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle = (Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Width of Section of Rect Channel+2*Depth of Flow of Channel). Here is an example- 2.6 = (10.4*5.2)/(10.4+2*5.2).
How to calculate Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel?
With Width of Section of Rect Channel (Brect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) we can find Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel using the formula - Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle = (Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Width of Section of Rect Channel+2*Depth of Flow of Channel).
Can the Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel be negative?
Yes, the Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel?
Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel 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 Open Channel can be measured.
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