Wetted Perimeter in An Introduction to River Hydraulics Formulas

Wetted Perimeter is defined as the surface of the channel bottom and sides in direct contact with the aqueous body. And is denoted by P. Wetted Perimeter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wetted Perimeter is always positive.

Formulas to find Wetted Perimeter in An Introduction to River Hydraulics

fxWetted Perimeter from Manning's LawGo

fxWetted Perimeter using Chezy's LawGo

An Introduction to River Hydraulics formulas that make use of Wetted Perimeter

fxConveyance Function Determined by Manning's LawGo

fxCross-sectional Area using Manning's LawGo

fxConveyance Function determined by Chezy's LawGo

fxCross-sectional Area using Chezy's LawGo

List of variables in An Introduction to River Hydraulics formulas

fx Manning’s Roughness Coefficient Go

fx Cross-Sectional Area Go

fx Conveyance Function Go

fx Chézy’s Coefficients Go

FAQ

What is the Wetted Perimeter?

Wetted Perimeter is defined as the surface of the channel bottom and sides in direct contact with the aqueous body. Wetted Perimeter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wetted Perimeter is always positive.

Can the Wetted Perimeter be negative?

No, the Wetted Perimeter, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wetted Perimeter?

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

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