Wetted Area given Section Factor Formula

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Wetted Surface Area of Channel [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
A=ZDHydraulic
A - Wetted Surface Area of Channel?Z - Section Factor?DHydraulic - Hydraulic Depth?

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3.926Edit=6.8Edit3Edit
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Wetted Area given Section Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wetted Area given Section Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=ZDHydraulic
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=6.8m^2.53m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=6.83
Next Step Evaluate
A=3.92598183048946
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=3.926

Wetted Area given Section Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Wetted Surface Area of Channel
Wetted Surface Area of Channel [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Section Factor
Section Factor is ratio of normal to critical channel depth.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: Section FactorUnit: m^2.5
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydraulic Depth
Hydraulic Depth is defined as depth which in contact with water.
Symbol: DHydraulic
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Section Factor category

​Go Section Factor in open channel
Z=0.544331054T(df1.5)
​Go Hydraulic Depth given Section Factor
DHydraulic=(ZA)2
​Go Top Width given Section Factors
T=A3Z2

How to Evaluate Wetted Area given Section Factor?

Wetted Area given Section Factor evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area of Channel = Section Factor/sqrt(Hydraulic Depth) to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area of Channel, The Wetted Area given Section Factor is defined as area which is contact of water in the channel. Wetted Surface Area of Channel is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Wetted Area given Section Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wetted Area given Section Factor, enter Section Factor (Z) & Hydraulic Depth (DHydraulic) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wetted Area given Section Factor

What is the formula to find Wetted Area given Section Factor?
The formula of Wetted Area given Section Factor is expressed as Wetted Surface Area of Channel = Section Factor/sqrt(Hydraulic Depth). Here is an example- 5.773503 = 6.8/sqrt(3).
How to calculate Wetted Area given Section Factor?
With Section Factor (Z) & Hydraulic Depth (DHydraulic) we can find Wetted Area given Section Factor using the formula - Wetted Surface Area of Channel = Section Factor/sqrt(Hydraulic Depth). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Wetted Area given Section Factor be negative?
Yes, the Wetted Area given Section Factor, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wetted Area given Section Factor?
Wetted Area given Section Factor 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 given Section Factor can be measured.
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