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The Slope of Bed refers to the inclination or gradient of a surface, particularly in the context of various fields. Check FAQs
s=𝜏γf(dsection-R)
s - Slope of Bed?𝜏 - Shear Stress?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?dsection - Diameter of Section?R - Horizontal Distance?

Slope of Channel given Shear Stress Example

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0.0125Edit=490.5Edit9.81Edit(5Edit-1.01Edit)
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Slope of Channel given Shear Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Slope of Channel given Shear Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=𝜏γf(dsection-R)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=490.5Pa9.81kN/m³(5m-1.01m)
Next Step Convert Units
s=490.5Pa9810N/m³(5m-1.01m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=490.59810(5-1.01)
Next Step Evaluate
s=0.012531328320802
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s=0.0125

Slope of Channel given Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Slope of Bed
The Slope of Bed refers to the inclination or gradient of a surface, particularly in the context of various fields.
Symbol: s
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shear Stress
The Shear Stress refers to the force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Weight of Liquid
The Specific Weight of Liquid refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance.
Symbol: γf
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Section
The Diameter of Section refers to the length of the segment that passes through the center of the circle and touches two points on the edge of the circle.
Symbol: dsection
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance
The Horizontal Distance refers to the instantaneous horizontal distance cover by an object in a projectile motion.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Slope of Bed

​Go Slope of Channel given Discharge per Unit Channel Width
s=3μνγfdsection3
​Go Bed Slope given Bed Shear Stress
s=𝜏dsectionγf

Other formulas in Laminar Flow of Fluid in an Open Channel category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
Vmean=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)μ
​Go Slope of Channel given Mean Velocity of Flow
S=μVmean(dsectionR-R22)γf
​Go Diameter of Section given Mean Velocity of Flow
dsection=(R2+(μVmeanSγf))R
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
μ=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)Vmean

How to Evaluate Slope of Channel given Shear Stress?

Slope of Channel given Shear Stress evaluator uses Slope of Bed = Shear Stress/(Specific Weight of Liquid*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance)) to evaluate the Slope of Bed, The Slope of Channel given Shear Stress formula is defined as the angle of elevation of channel with respect to horizontal line. Slope of Bed is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Slope of Channel given Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Slope of Channel given Shear Stress, enter Shear Stress (𝜏), Specific Weight of Liquid f), Diameter of Section (dsection) & Horizontal Distance (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Slope of Channel given Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Slope of Channel given Shear Stress?
The formula of Slope of Channel given Shear Stress is expressed as Slope of Bed = Shear Stress/(Specific Weight of Liquid*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance)). Here is an example- 12.53133 = 490.5/(9810*(5-1.01)).
How to calculate Slope of Channel given Shear Stress?
With Shear Stress (𝜏), Specific Weight of Liquid f), Diameter of Section (dsection) & Horizontal Distance (R) we can find Slope of Channel given Shear Stress using the formula - Slope of Bed = Shear Stress/(Specific Weight of Liquid*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Slope of Bed?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Slope of Bed-
  • Slope of Bed=(3*Dynamic Viscosity*Kinematic Viscosity)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Diameter of Section^3)OpenImg
  • Slope of Bed=Shear Stress/(Diameter of Section*Specific Weight of Liquid)OpenImg
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