Top Width in Metering Flumes and Momentum in Open Channel Flow Specific Force Formulas

Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section. And is denoted by T. Top Width is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Top Width is always positive.

Formulas to find Top Width in Metering Flumes and Momentum in Open Channel Flow Specific Force

fxTop Width given Specific ForceGo

Metering Flumes and Momentum in Open Channel Flow Specific Force formulas that make use of Top Width

fxSpecific Force given Top WidthGo

fxVertical Depth of Centroid of Area given Specific Force with Top WidthGo

List of variables in Metering Flumes and Momentum in Open Channel Flow Specific Force formulas

fx Cross-Sectional Area of Channel Go

fx Specific Force in OCF Go

fx Distance from Centroidal Go

FAQ

What is the Top Width?

Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section. Top Width is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Top Width is always positive.

Can the Top Width be negative?

No, the Top Width, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Top Width?

Top Width is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Top Width can be measured.

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