Question: A rectangular concrete ( ( n = 0 . 0 1 5 ) ) open channel with base width of 2 0 feet

A rectangular concrete \((n=0.015)\) open channel with base width of 20 feet is proposed with a new flood control project. Assuming that the design flow rate is fixed at 185 cfs :
1. Plot the elevation head for the channel (Elevation head, \(\mathrm{EP}=\mathrm{y}\))
2. Plot the velocity head for the channel (Velocity head, \(\mathrm{EK}=\mathrm{V}2/2\mathrm{~g}=\mathrm{Q}2/2\mathrm{gA}2\))
3. Plot the specific energy curve for the channel (specific energy \(=E P+E K \))
4. Calculate the critical depth for this channel and compare with the graph you create.
Complete parts 1 to 3 in scratch paper and enter the critical depth in the box below. (don't include units)
Please round to the tenths place (1 decimal place).
A rectangular concrete \ ( ( n = 0 . 0 1 5 ) \ )

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