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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=df(B+df(θ+cot(θ)))B+2df(θ+cot(θ))
RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?df - Depth of Flow?B - Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section?θ - Theta?

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1.661Edit=3.3Edit(100Edit+3.3Edit(30Edit+cot(30Edit)))100Edit+23.3Edit(30Edit+cot(30Edit))
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Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RH=df(B+df(θ+cot(θ)))B+2df(θ+cot(θ))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RH=3.3m(100mm+3.3m(30°+cot(30°)))100mm+23.3m(30°+cot(30°))
Next Step Convert Units
RH=3.3m(0.1m+3.3m(0.5236rad+cot(0.5236rad)))0.1m+23.3m(0.5236rad+cot(0.5236rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RH=3.3(0.1+3.3(0.5236+cot(0.5236)))0.1+23.3(0.5236+cot(0.5236))
Next Step Evaluate
RH=1.66100933059197m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RH=1.661m

Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section Formula Elements

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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.
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow 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 should be greater than 0.
Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section
Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section is the horizontal distance between its parallel sides or banks.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cot
Cotangent is a trigonometric function that is defined as the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side in a right triangle.
Syntax: cot(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Hydraulic Radius of Channel

​Go Hydraulic Radius of Triangular Channel Section
RH=df2

Other formulas in Practical Channel Sections category

​Go Wetted Area of Triangular Channel Section
A=(df2)(θ+cot(θ))
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area of Triangular Channel Section
df=Aθ+cot(θ)
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Perimeter of Triangular Channel Section
df=p2(θ+cot(θ))
​Go Wetted Perimeter of Triangular Channel Section
p=2df(θ+cot(θ))

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section?

Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section evaluator uses Hydraulic Radius of Channel = (Depth of Flow*(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))))/(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+2*Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))) to evaluate the Hydraulic Radius of Channel, The Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section is defined as area to perimeter ratio in the channel section. Hydraulic Radius of Channel is denoted by RH symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section, enter Depth of Flow (df), Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section (B) & Theta (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section?
The formula of Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section is expressed as Hydraulic Radius of Channel = (Depth of Flow*(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))))/(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+2*Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))). Here is an example- 1.661009 = (3.3*(0.1+3.3*(0.5235987755982+cot(0.5235987755982))))/(0.1+2*3.3*(0.5235987755982+cot(0.5235987755982))).
How to calculate Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section?
With Depth of Flow (df), Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section (B) & Theta (θ) we can find Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section using the formula - Hydraulic Radius of Channel = (Depth of Flow*(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))))/(Width of Trapezoidal Channel Section+2*Depth of Flow*(Theta+cot(Theta))). This formula also uses Cotangent (cot) function(s).
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=Depth of Flow/2OpenImg
Can the Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section be negative?
No, the Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section?
Hydraulic Radius of Trapezoidal Channel Section 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 Trapezoidal Channel Section can be measured.
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