Side Slope in Canal Design Formulas

Side slope is the slope of the cut or fill expressed as the ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. And is denoted by θ. Side Slope is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Side Slope is always negative.

Canal Design formulas that make use of Side Slope

fxUnprotected Side Slopes Shear Stress Required to Move Single GrainGo

fxArea of Triangular Channel Section for Small DischargesGo

fxArea of Trapezoidal Channel Section for Smaller DischargeGo

fxPerimeter of Triangular Channel Section for Small DischargesGo

fxHydraulic Mean Depth of Triangular SectionGo

fxPerimeter of Trapezoidal Channel Section for Small DischargesGo

FAQ

What is the Side Slope?

Side slope is the slope of the cut or fill expressed as the ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. Side Slope is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Side Slope is always negative.

Can the Side Slope be negative?

Yes, the Side Slope, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Side Slope?

Side Slope is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Side Slope can be measured.

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