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T=((1-(im))[g]S3Qeg2)
T - Top Width?i - Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss?m - Slope of Line?S - Wetted Surface Area?Qeg - Discharge by Energy Gradient?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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2.0033Edit=((1-(2.02Edit4Edit))9.80664.01Edit312.5Edit2)
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Top Width given Energy Gradient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=((1-(im))[g]S3Qeg2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=((1-(2.024))[g]4.01312.5m³/s2)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
T=((1-(2.024))9.8066m/s²4.01312.5m³/s2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=((1-(2.024))9.80664.01312.52)
Next Step Evaluate
T=2.00326759708411m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=2.0033m

Top Width given Energy Gradient Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Top Width
Top Width is defined as width at top of section.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope of Line
The Slope of Line is a number that measures its "steepness", usually denoted by the letter m. It is the change in y for a unit change in x along the line.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wetted Surface Area
Wetted Surface Area is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: S
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge by Energy Gradient
Discharge by Energy Gradient is rate of floe per unit time.
Symbol: Qeg
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Top Width

​Go Top Width given Froude Number
T=Fr2S3[g]Qf2

Other formulas in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels category

​Go Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flows
m=S0-Sf1-(Fr(d)2)
​Go Bed Slope given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
S0=Sf+(m(1-(Fr(d)2)))
​Go Froude Number given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
Fr(d)=1-(S0-Sfm)
​Go Froude Number given Top Width
Fr=Qf2T[g]S3

How to Evaluate Top Width given Energy Gradient?

Top Width given Energy Gradient evaluator uses Top Width = ((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g]*Wetted Surface Area^3)/Discharge by Energy Gradient^2) to evaluate the Top Width, The Top Width given Energy Gradient formula is defined as width of channel at top surface of channel. Top Width is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Top Width given Energy Gradient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Top Width given Energy Gradient, enter Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i), Slope of Line (m), Wetted Surface Area (S) & Discharge by Energy Gradient (Qeg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Top Width given Energy Gradient

What is the formula to find Top Width given Energy Gradient?
The formula of Top Width given Energy Gradient is expressed as Top Width = ((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g]*Wetted Surface Area^3)/Discharge by Energy Gradient^2). Here is an example- 1.988318 = ((1-(2.02/4))*([g]*4.01^3)/12.5^2).
How to calculate Top Width given Energy Gradient?
With Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i), Slope of Line (m), Wetted Surface Area (S) & Discharge by Energy Gradient (Qeg) we can find Top Width given Energy Gradient using the formula - Top Width = ((1-(Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss/Slope of Line))*([g]*Wetted Surface Area^3)/Discharge by Energy Gradient^2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Top Width?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Top Width-
  • Top Width=(Froude Number^2*Wetted Surface Area^3*[g])/(Discharge for GVF Flow^2)OpenImg
Can the Top Width given Energy Gradient be negative?
No, the Top Width given Energy Gradient, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Top Width given Energy Gradient?
Top Width given Energy Gradient is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Top Width given Energy Gradient can be measured.
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