Water Surface Slope Formula

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The Water Surface Slope describes how it inclines or changes with distance. It's pivotal in understanding water flow in channels like rivers or pipes, influencing the speed and behavior of the water. Check FAQs
β=Δτρ[g]h
β - Water Surface Slope?Δ - Coefficient Eckman?τ - Shear Stress at the Water Surface?ρ - Density of Water?h - Eckman Constant Depth?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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3.3E-5Edit=6Edit0.6Edit1000Edit9.806611Edit
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Water Surface Slope Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Water Surface Slope?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
β=Δτρ[g]h
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
β=60.6N/m²1000kg/m³[g]11m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
β=60.6N/m²1000kg/m³9.8066m/s²11m
Next Step Convert Units
β=60.6Pa1000kg/m³9.8066m/s²11m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
β=60.610009.806611
Next Step Evaluate
β=3.33725306065504E-05
LAST Step Rounding Answer
β=3.3E-5

Water Surface Slope Formula Elements

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Constants
Water Surface Slope
The Water Surface Slope describes how it inclines or changes with distance. It's pivotal in understanding water flow in channels like rivers or pipes, influencing the speed and behavior of the water.
Symbol: β
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient Eckman
Coefficient Eckman represents the change of ebb tidal energy flux across the ocean bar between natural and channel conditions.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shear Stress at the Water Surface
Shear Stress at the Water Surface referred to as the “tractive force” is a measure of the internal resistance of a fluid to deformation when subjected to a force acting parallel to its surface.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Water
Density of Water is its mass per unit volume. It’s a measurement of how tightly matter is packed together.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eckman Constant Depth
Eckman Constant Depth is the depth in water where the effect of wind-induced movement lessens, influencing currents and turbulence within this specific layer of the ocean.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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

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tr=(d1d2)52
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d1=d2tr25
​Go Depth after Dredging given Transport Ratio
d2=d1tr25
​Go Density of Water given Water Surface Slope
ρ=Δτβ[g]h

How to Evaluate Water Surface Slope?

Water Surface Slope evaluator uses Water Surface Slope = (Coefficient Eckman*Shear Stress at the Water Surface)/(Density of Water*[g]*Eckman Constant Depth) to evaluate the Water Surface Slope, The Water Surface Slope formula is defined as the constant when predicting bedload sediment transport in rivers despite its significance as a determinant of shear stress and the impact that variability would have on calculated sediment flux. Water Surface Slope is denoted by β symbol.

How to evaluate Water Surface Slope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Water Surface Slope, enter Coefficient Eckman (Δ), Shear Stress at the Water Surface (τ), Density of Water (ρ) & Eckman Constant Depth (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Water Surface Slope

What is the formula to find Water Surface Slope?
The formula of Water Surface Slope is expressed as Water Surface Slope = (Coefficient Eckman*Shear Stress at the Water Surface)/(Density of Water*[g]*Eckman Constant Depth). Here is an example- 3.7E-5 = (6*0.6)/(1000*[g]*11).
How to calculate Water Surface Slope?
With Coefficient Eckman (Δ), Shear Stress at the Water Surface (τ), Density of Water (ρ) & Eckman Constant Depth (h) we can find Water Surface Slope using the formula - Water Surface Slope = (Coefficient Eckman*Shear Stress at the Water Surface)/(Density of Water*[g]*Eckman Constant Depth). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
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