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Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section. Check FAQs
T=1.5AParadf
T - Top Width?APara - Wetted Surface Area of Parabola?df - Depth of Flow?

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2.1Edit=1.54.62Edit3.3Edit
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Top Width for Parabola Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Top Width for Parabola?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=1.5AParadf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=1.54.623.3m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=1.54.623.3
LAST Step Evaluate
T=2.1m

Top Width for Parabola Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Wetted Surface Area of Parabola
Wetted Surface Area of Parabola [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: APara
Measurement: AreaUnit:
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 to find Top Width

​Go Top Width given Wetted Area
T=APara(23)df
​Go Top Width given Hydraulic Radius
T=8(df)2RH(Para)2df-3RH(Para)
​Go Top Widths given Section Factor
T=ZPara0.544331054(df1.5)

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Parabolic Channel Section category

​Go Wetted Area
APara=(23)Tdf
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Parabola
df=APara(23)T
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Parabola
PPara=T+(83)dfdfT
​Go Hydraulic Radius given Width
RH(Para)=2(T)2df3(T)2+8(df)2

How to Evaluate Top Width for Parabola?

Top Width for Parabola evaluator uses Top Width = 1.5*Wetted Surface Area of Parabola/Depth of Flow to evaluate the Top Width, The Top Width for Parabola is defined as the width of section in the channel at any point in the direction perpendicular to the flow. Top Width is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Top Width for Parabola using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Top Width for Parabola, enter Wetted Surface Area of Parabola (APara) & Depth of Flow (df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Top Width for Parabola

What is the formula to find Top Width for Parabola?
The formula of Top Width for Parabola is expressed as Top Width = 1.5*Wetted Surface Area of Parabola/Depth of Flow. Here is an example- 1.33 = 1.5*4.62/3.3.
How to calculate Top Width for Parabola?
With Wetted Surface Area of Parabola (APara) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Top Width for Parabola using the formula - Top Width = 1.5*Wetted Surface Area of Parabola/Depth of Flow.
What are the other ways to Calculate Top Width?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Top Width-
  • Top Width=Wetted Surface Area of Parabola/((2/3)*Depth of Flow)OpenImg
  • Top Width=sqrt((8*(Depth of Flow)^2*Hydraulic Radius of Parabola)/(2*Depth of Flow-3*Hydraulic Radius of Parabola))OpenImg
  • Top Width=Section Factor of Parabola/(0.544331054*(Depth of Flow^1.5))OpenImg
Can the Top Width for Parabola be negative?
No, the Top Width for Parabola, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Top Width for Parabola?
Top Width for Parabola is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Top Width for Parabola can be measured.
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