Wetted Area for Trapezoidal Formula

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Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
STrap=(Btrap+ztrapdf(trap))df(trap)
STrap - Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel?Btrap - Width of Trap Channel?ztrap - Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel?df(trap) - Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel?

Wetted Area for Trapezoidal Example

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19.0108Edit=(3.8105Edit+0.577Edit3.32Edit)3.32Edit
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Wetted Area for Trapezoidal Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wetted Area for Trapezoidal?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
STrap=(Btrap+ztrapdf(trap))df(trap)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
STrap=(3.8105m+0.5773.32m)3.32m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
STrap=(3.8105+0.5773.32)3.32
Next Step Evaluate
STrap=19.0107848
LAST Step Rounding Answer
STrap=19.0108

Wetted Area for Trapezoidal Formula Elements

Variables
Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel
Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: STrap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Trap Channel
Width of Trap Channel is the width of the trapezoidal cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: Btrap
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel
Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel is side slope of trapezoidal channel, defined as horizontal to vertical ratio.
Symbol: ztrap
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel
Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel 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(trap)
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Trapezoidal Channel Section category

​Go Width of Section given Wetted Area for Trapezoidal
Btrap=(STrapdf(trap))-(ztrapdf(trap))
​Go Side Slope of Section given Wetted Area of Trapezoidal
ztrap=(STrapdf(trap))-Btrapdf(trap)
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Trapezoidal
PTrap=Btrap+2df(trap)(ztrapztrap+1)
​Go Width of Section given Wetted Perimeters in Section
Btrap=PTrap-2df(trap)(ztrapztrap+1)

How to Evaluate Wetted Area for Trapezoidal?

Wetted Area for Trapezoidal evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel = (Width of Trap Channel+Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel)*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel, The Wetted Area for Trapezoidal is defined as the area of section which is in contact with water in trapezoidal form in open channel flow. Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel is denoted by STrap symbol.

How to evaluate Wetted Area for Trapezoidal using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wetted Area for Trapezoidal, enter Width of Trap Channel (Btrap), Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel (ztrap) & Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel (df(trap)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wetted Area for Trapezoidal

What is the formula to find Wetted Area for Trapezoidal?
The formula of Wetted Area for Trapezoidal is expressed as Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel = (Width of Trap Channel+Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel)*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel. Here is an example- 18.85818 = (3.8105+0.577*3.32)*3.32.
How to calculate Wetted Area for Trapezoidal?
With Width of Trap Channel (Btrap), Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel (ztrap) & Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel (df(trap)) we can find Wetted Area for Trapezoidal using the formula - Wetted Surface Area of Trapezoidal Channel = (Width of Trap Channel+Side slope of Trapezoidal Channel*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel)*Depth of Flow of Trapezoidal Channel.
Can the Wetted Area for Trapezoidal be negative?
Yes, the Wetted Area for Trapezoidal, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wetted Area for Trapezoidal?
Wetted Area for Trapezoidal is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Wetted Area for Trapezoidal can be measured.
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