Section Factor in Flow in Open Channels Formulas

Section Factor is ratio of normal to critical channel depth. And is denoted by Z. Section Factor is usually measured using the Meter^2.5 for Section Factor. Note that the value of Section Factor is always negative.

Formulas to find Section Factor in Flow in Open Channels

fxCritical Section FactorGo

fxSection Factor in open channelGo

Flow in Open Channels formulas that make use of Section Factor

fxDischarge given Critical Section FactorGo

fxWetted Area given Section FactorGo

fxHydraulic Depth given Section FactorGo

fxTop Width given Section FactorsGo

List of variables in Flow in Open Channels formulas

fx Discharge of Channel Go

fx Top Width Go

fx Depth of Flow Go

FAQ

What is the Section Factor?

Section Factor is ratio of normal to critical channel depth. Section Factor is usually measured using the Meter^2.5 for Section Factor. Note that the value of Section Factor is always negative.

Can the Section Factor be negative?

Yes, the Section Factor, measured in Section Factor can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Section Factor?

Section Factor 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 can be measured.

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