Top Width given Specific Force Formula

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Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section. Check FAQs
T=Acs2F-AcsYt
T - Top Width?Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Channel?F - Specific Force in OCF?Yt - Distance from Centroidal?

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2.1028Edit=15Edit2410Edit-15Edit20.2Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
T=Acs2F-AcsYt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
T=152410-1520.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
T=152410-1520.2
Next Step Evaluate
T=2.10280373831776m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
T=2.1028m

Top Width given Specific Force 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.
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel
Cross-Sectional Area of Channel is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Force in OCF
Specific Force in OCF (open channel) is dependent on discharge and cross sectional area.
Symbol: F
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from Centroidal
Distance from Centroidal is the average distance between all points and the central point.
Symbol: Yt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Momentum in Open Channel Flow Specific Force category

​Go Specific Force
F=(QQAcs[g])+AcsYt
​Go Vertical Depth of Centroid of Area given Specific Force
Yt=F-(QQAcs[g])Acs
​Go Specific Force given Top Width
F=(Acs2T)+AcsYt
​Go Vertical Depth of Centroid of Area given Specific Force with Top Width
Yt=F-(Acs2T)Acs

How to Evaluate Top Width given Specific Force?

Top Width given Specific Force evaluator uses Top Width = (Cross-Sectional Area of Channel^2)/(Specific Force in OCF-Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*Distance from Centroidal) to evaluate the Top Width, The Top Width given Specific Force is defined as the length of top side in channel section at any point in open channel flow. Top Width is denoted by T symbol.

How to evaluate Top Width given Specific Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Top Width given Specific Force, enter Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs), Specific Force in OCF (F) & Distance from Centroidal (Yt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Top Width given Specific Force

What is the formula to find Top Width given Specific Force?
The formula of Top Width given Specific Force is expressed as Top Width = (Cross-Sectional Area of Channel^2)/(Specific Force in OCF-Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*Distance from Centroidal). Here is an example- 0.033869 = (15^2)/(410-15*20.2).
How to calculate Top Width given Specific Force?
With Cross-Sectional Area of Channel (Acs), Specific Force in OCF (F) & Distance from Centroidal (Yt) we can find Top Width given Specific Force using the formula - Top Width = (Cross-Sectional Area of Channel^2)/(Specific Force in OCF-Cross-Sectional Area of Channel*Distance from Centroidal).
Can the Top Width given Specific Force be negative?
No, the Top Width given Specific Force, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Top Width given Specific Force?
Top Width given Specific Force 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 Specific Force can be measured.
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