Question: A rectangular stream channel is 3 0 0 f t wide and carries a flow of 1 5 , 0 0 0 c f s

A rectangular stream channel is 300ft wide and carries a flow of 15,000cfs. The depth of flow is 10ft. A bridge
with symmetric embankments is to be constructed over the channel. Without considering head losses,
determine the depth of flow in the constriction (y2) and upstream of the bridge ) for bridge lengths (B) of
250ft,200ft,150ft,100ft and 50ft.
A rectangular stream channel is 3 0 0 f t wide

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