Section Factor for Rectangle Formula

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Section Factor of Rectangle is ratio of normal to critical channel depth. Check FAQs
Zrect=BrectDf1.5
Zrect - Section Factor of Rectangle?Brect - Width of Section of Rect Channel?Df - Depth of Flow of Channel?

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123.3214Edit=10.4Edit5.2Edit1.5
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Section Factor for Rectangle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Zrect=BrectDf1.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Zrect=10.4m5.2m1.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Zrect=10.45.21.5
Next Step Evaluate
Zrect=123.321373978723m^2.5
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Zrect=123.3214m^2.5

Section Factor for Rectangle Formula Elements

Variables
Section Factor of Rectangle
Section Factor of Rectangle is ratio of normal to critical channel depth.
Symbol: Zrect
Measurement: Section FactorUnit: m^2.5
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 Section Factor for Rectangle?

Section Factor for Rectangle evaluator uses Section Factor of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5 to evaluate the Section Factor of Rectangle, The Section Factor for Rectangle is defined as the ratio that is obtained in critical flow in open channel in rectangular channel. Section Factor of Rectangle is denoted by Zrect symbol.

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

FAQs on Section Factor for Rectangle

What is the formula to find Section Factor for Rectangle?
The formula of Section Factor for Rectangle is expressed as Section Factor of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5. Here is an example- 123.3214 = 10.4*5.2^1.5.
How to calculate Section Factor for Rectangle?
With Width of Section of Rect Channel (Brect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) we can find Section Factor for Rectangle using the formula - Section Factor of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5.
Can the Section Factor for Rectangle be negative?
Yes, the Section Factor for Rectangle, measured in Section Factor can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Section Factor for Rectangle?
Section Factor for Rectangle is usually measured using the Meter^2.5[m^2.5] for Section Factor. Yard^2.5[m^2.5], Foot^2.5[m^2.5], Decimeter^2.5[m^2.5] are the few other units in which Section Factor for Rectangle can be measured.
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