Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will

• Know the differences between laminar & turbulent, steady state & unsteady state, and uniform & non-uniform open channel flow.

• Be able to calculate the hydraulic radius for flow of a specified depth in an open channel with specified cross-sectional shape and size.

• Be able to calculate the Reynolds Number for a specified open channel flow and determine whether the flow will be laminar or turbulent flow.

• Be able to use tables such as the examples given in this course to determine a value for Manning roughness coefficient for flow in a manmade or natural open channel.

• Be able to use the Manning Equation to calculate volumetric flow rate, average velocity, Manning roughness coefficient, or channel bottom slope, if given adequate information about a reach of open channel flow

• Be able to use the Manning Equation, with an iterative procedure, to calculate normal depth for specified volumetric flow rate, channel bottom slope, channel shape & size, and Manning roughness coefficient for a reach of open channel flow

• Be able to carry out a variety of calculations for full or partially full flow under gravity in a circular pipe.