Analytic stage-discharge formulae for flow in straight prismatic open compound channels

Huasheng Liao, Donald Knight

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Abstract

Three analytic stage-discharge formulas, suitable for hand calculation, have been derived for prismatic open channels. The three types of prismatic geometry investigated are: simple rectangular, symmetric, and asymmetric rectangular compound channels. The formulas include three key parameters that govern the local friction factor, eddy viscosity, and secondary flow. The discharge results and the corresponding analytic depth-averaged velocity and bed shear stress distributions show good agreement with the experimental data, even when constant parameter values are assumed. The influence of these three parameters on the stage-discharge relationships is explored.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-47
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume133
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007

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