Question: Question 4 - 5 Homework * Answered * Due Oct 2 2 nd , 1 1 : 5 9 PM A trapezoidal channel has a

Question 4-5
Homework * Answered * Due Oct 22nd,11:59 PM
A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width of B0=5m, sidewall slope of 1V:1H, and bed slope of S0=0.004. The channel bottom is
compact gravel with a mean diameter of d50=26mm and the sidewalls are concrete (n=0.013). Use Horton's equation to
calculate the equivalent Manning constant. The total discharge for a water depth of 1.4 m is:
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a ,Q=14.5m3s
b ,Q=18m3s
Q=22.5m3s
Q=16m3s
Can someone explain how this is 16? i get 14.5 as my answer.
Question 4 - 5 Homework * Answered * Due Oct 2 2

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