RESEARCH ARTICLE
Computation of Normal and Critical Depths in Parabolic Cross Sections
Bachir Achour *, 1, Mohammed Khattaoui 2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2008Volume: 2
First Page: 9
Last Page: 14
Publisher ID: TOCIEJ-2-9
DOI: 10.2174/1874149500802010009
Article History:
Received Date: 17/1/2008Revision Received Date: 21/2/2008
Acceptance Date: 21/2/2008
Electronic publication date: 6/3/2008
Collection year: 2007
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Abstract
With a suitable non-dimensionalization, the available charts for normal depth computation in parabolic sections are reduced to a single dimensionless curve when either Manning's or Chezy's resistance equation is used. Moreover, simple approximate solutions are presented to compute normal depth with a quite adequate degree of accuracy. Upon rearranging the critical-flow criterion equation, relevant explicit relationships are derived for this state of flow. The procedure of normal and critical depths calculation is clearly described through some examples.