Section Factor in open channel Formula

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Section Factor is ratio of normal to critical channel depth. Check FAQs
Z=0.544331054T(df1.5)
Z - Section Factor?T - Top Width?df - Depth of Flow?

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6.8526Edit=0.5443310542.1Edit(3.3Edit1.5)
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Section Factor in open channel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Z=0.544331054T(df1.5)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Z=0.5443310542.1m(3.3m1.5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Z=0.5443310542.1(3.31.5)
Next Step Evaluate
Z=6.85256740268296m^2.5
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Z=6.8526m^2.5

Section Factor in open channel Formula Elements

Variables
Section Factor
Section Factor is ratio of normal to critical channel depth.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: Section FactorUnit: m^2.5
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Top Width
Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section.
Symbol: T
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.

Other formulas in Section Factor category

​Go Wetted Area given Section Factor
A=ZDHydraulic
​Go Hydraulic Depth given Section Factor
DHydraulic=(ZA)2
​Go Top Width given Section Factors
T=A3Z2

How to Evaluate Section Factor in open channel?

Section Factor in open channel evaluator uses Section Factor = 0.544331054*Top Width*(Depth of Flow^1.5) to evaluate the Section Factor, The Section Factor in open channel formula is defined as ratio of wetted area to that of top width in the channel section. Section Factor is denoted by Z symbol.

How to evaluate Section Factor in open channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Section Factor in open channel, enter Top Width (T) & Depth of Flow (df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Section Factor in open channel

What is the formula to find Section Factor in open channel?
The formula of Section Factor in open channel is expressed as Section Factor = 0.544331054*Top Width*(Depth of Flow^1.5). Here is an example- 6.852567 = 0.544331054*2.1*(3.3^1.5).
How to calculate Section Factor in open channel?
With Top Width (T) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Section Factor in open channel using the formula - Section Factor = 0.544331054*Top Width*(Depth of Flow^1.5).
Can the Section Factor in open channel be negative?
Yes, the Section Factor in open channel, measured in Section Factor can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Section Factor in open channel?
Section Factor in open channel 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 in open channel can be measured.
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