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Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration. Check FAQs
Brect=ZrectDf1.5
Brect - Width of Section of Rect Channel?Zrect - Section Factor of Rectangle?Df - Depth of Flow of Channel?

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10.3999Edit=123.32Edit5.2Edit1.5
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Width of Section given Section Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Brect=ZrectDf1.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Brect=123.32m^2.55.2m1.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Brect=123.325.21.5
Next Step Evaluate
Brect=10.3998841289368m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Brect=10.3999m

Width of Section given Section Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Width of Section of Rect Channel
Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: Brect
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Section Factor of Rectangle
Section Factor of Rectangle is ratio of normal to critical channel depth.
Symbol: Zrect
Measurement: Section FactorUnit: m^2.5
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Depth of Flow of Channel
Depth of Flow of 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
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Width of Section of Rect Channel

​Go Width of Section given Wetted Areas
Brect=ArectDf
​Go Width of Section given Perimeter
Brect=Prect-2Df
​Go Width of Section given Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle
Brect=2RH(rect)DfDf-RH(rect)

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Rectangular Channel Section category

​Go Wetted Area for Rectangle
Arect=BrectDf
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Rectangle
Df=ArectBrect
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Rectangular Section
Prect=Brect+2Df
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Perimeter for Rectangle
Df=(Prect-Brect)0.5

How to Evaluate Width of Section given Section Factor?

Width of Section given Section Factor evaluator uses Width of Section of Rect Channel = Section Factor of Rectangle/(Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5) to evaluate the Width of Section of Rect Channel, Width of Section given Section Factor is defined as the width of channel perpendicular to direction of flow. Width of Section of Rect Channel is denoted by Brect symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Section given Section Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Section given Section Factor, enter Section Factor of Rectangle (Zrect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Section given Section Factor

What is the formula to find Width of Section given Section Factor?
The formula of Width of Section given Section Factor is expressed as Width of Section of Rect Channel = Section Factor of Rectangle/(Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5). Here is an example- 10.39988 = 123.32/(5.2^1.5).
How to calculate Width of Section given Section Factor?
With Section Factor of Rectangle (Zrect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) we can find Width of Section given Section Factor using the formula - Width of Section of Rect Channel = Section Factor of Rectangle/(Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width of Section of Rect Channel?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width of Section of Rect Channel-
  • Width of Section of Rect Channel=Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle/Depth of Flow of ChannelOpenImg
  • Width of Section of Rect Channel=Wetted Perimeter of Rectangle-2*Depth of Flow of ChannelOpenImg
  • Width of Section of Rect Channel=(2*Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Depth of Flow of Channel-Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle)OpenImg
Can the Width of Section given Section Factor be negative?
Yes, the Width of Section given Section Factor, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Section given Section Factor?
Width of Section given Section Factor is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Width of Section given Section Factor can be measured.
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