Open channels – uniform flow, and flow routing
We can consider 4 cases of streamflow Flow does not change in time Flow changes in time Flow does not change in space Flow changes in space
Flow does not change in time Flow changes in time Flow does not change in space Steady, Uniform flow – stream flow under some conditions – use Manning’s equation Unsteady gradually varied flow – stream flow under some conditions – use a routing method Flow changes in spaceSteady, Nonuniform flow - Flow over a waterfall/weir – use surface profile methods or Energy equation UnsteadyDam break, surges – use complex computer models
Geometry of Uniform Flow
Trapezoidal cross-section of Uniform Flow
Circular cross-section of Uniform Flow
Manning’s equation From Robert Manning, Irish engineer ( ) Empirical formula Dates from 1889
Hydrogaphs and routing