Question

2. A natural trapezoidal channel (n= 0.035) with 10 ft base width and 2:1 side slope (m = 2)is modified to create a uniform bottom slope of 0.2%. Determine the

following if channel is designed to carry 75 cfs: a) Normal depth b) Hydraulic radius (Rh) of uniform flow

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