CIV E 530 - OPEN-CHANNEL HYDRAULICS
FALL 2013
HOMEWORK No. 1

  1. Assume flow in a circular culvert, as shown below. Determine the percentage of the diameter at which the discharge is a maximum. Use an accuracy of two significant digits (Example: 91%). Hint:  Assume a realistic data set and iterate using ONLINE CHANNEL 03.

    circular culvert

  2. In a clear and concise way, explain the physical reason for this behavior. Be specific.