Open Channel Flow: Master Fluid Dynamics in Engineering Mechanics

Question 1

The critical depth in an open channel is the depth at which:

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Froude number is 1

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Specific energy is minimum

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Discharge is maximum

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Flow is most efficient

Question 2

The Muskingum method is commonly used for:

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Flood routing in rivers

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Groundwater modeling

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Hydraulic structure design

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Design of irrigation canals

Question 3

The Froude number is a dimensionless parameter that characterizes:

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Flow regime

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Flow velocity

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Flow depth

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Channel slope

Question 4

The hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that occurs when:

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Supercritical flow changes to subcritical flow

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Subcritical flow changes to supercritical flow

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Flow depth increases rapidly

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Flow velocity decreases rapidly

Question 5

Which parameter is used to differentiate between open channel flow regimes?

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Froude number

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Reynolds number

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Weber number

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Schmidt number

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a hydraulic jump in an open channel?

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To dissipate energy

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To increase flow depth

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To reduce velocity

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To create a standing wave

Question 7

Which type of culvert inlet shape minimizes head loss?

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Rounded

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Sharp-crested

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Mitered

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Projecting

Question 8

Identify the type of weir that features a crest with a sharp edge:

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Sharp-crested weir

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Broad-crested weir

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Triangular weir

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Cipolletti weir

Question 9

What does a Froude number less than 1 indicate in an open channel flow regime?

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Subcritical flow

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Supercritical flow

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Turbulent flow

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Laminar flow

Question 10

Which factor is NOT crucial in the design considerations for a culvert?

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Material properties

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Discharge capacity

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Tailwater depth

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Entrance shape

Question 11

Identify the primary assumption underlying the Muskingum method for flood routing in rivers:

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Storage within the reach is linearly related to the inflow and outflow.

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The inflow and outflow hydrographs exhibit a triangular shape.

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Flow is constant and uniform.

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Channel geometry is rectangular.

Question 12

In an open channel, the critical depth is the depth at which the specific energy is:

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Minimum

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Maximum

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Equal to the normal depth

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Equal to half the flow depth

Question 13

In open channel flow analysis, which condition is essential for the Darcy-Weisbach equation to provide accurate results?

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Uniform flow

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Laminar flow

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Supercritical flow

Question 14

The Froude number for a rectangular channel is given by:

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V / (g * y)^0.5

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V / (y * g)^0.5

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V^2 / (g * y)

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(g * y) / V^2

Question 15

Which of the following devices is commonly used to measure flow rate in open channels?

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Current meter

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Pitot tube

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Venturi meter

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Orifice plate

Question 16

For flow passing over a weir, the specific energy is:

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Dependent on the weir shape and flow conditions

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Equal to the critical depth

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Less than the critical depth

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Greater than the critical depth

Question 17

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the formation and characteristics of a hydraulic jump?

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Fluid temperature

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Channel width

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Channel slope

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Flow rate

Question 18

The Manning equation is primarily used to calculate:

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Flow velocity

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Pressure head

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Critical depth

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Specific energy

Question 19

The term 'flood routing' refers to:

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Predicting the movement and behavior of floodwaters

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Estimating the volume of floodwater generated by a storm

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Designing flood control structures to mitigate flood risks

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Monitoring the effects of floods on infrastructure and ecosystems

Question 20

The critical depth for a given flow rate is:

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Unique and independent of channel geometry

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Variable and dependent on channel slope

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Proportional to the Froude number

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Independent of the channel width

Question 21

Specific energy at a critical flow condition is a constant. Which of the following is NOT a critical flow condition for an open channel?

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Flow depth is zero

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Specific energy has a minimum value

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Froude number is equal to unity

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Discharge is maximum

Question 22

The energy equation for an open channel flow can be written as:

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z₁ + α₁ * V₁²/2g = z₂ + α₂ * V₂²/2g + hf

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z₁ - h**f = z₂ + α₂ * V₂²/2g

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α₁ * V₁²/2g - h**f = α₂ * V₂²/2g

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z₁ + α₁ * V₁²/2g = z₂ - h**f

Question 23

The Muskingum routing method is used for:

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Flood routing in natural channels

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Steady-state flow analysis

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Unsteady flow analysis in pipelines

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Design of hydraulic structures

Question 24

A culvert is designed to:

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Convey water under a road or embankment

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Measure the flow rate in an open channel

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Control the flow of floodwaters

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Provide a crossing for wildlife

Question 25

The primary purpose of a stilling basin is to:

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Reduce the velocity of water downstream of a hydraulic structure

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Increase the depth of water upstream of a hydraulic structure

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Provide a stable foundation for a hydraulic structure

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Divert water away from a hydraulic structure

Question 26

Which of the following is a common dimensionless parameter used in open channel flow analysis?

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Froude number

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Reynolds number

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Mach number

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Nusselt number

Question 27

What is the shape of the specific energy curve for a rectangular channel with a constant slope?

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Parabolic

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Hyperbolic

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Exponential

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Linear

Question 28

Which flow regime occurs when the Froude number is greater than 1?

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Supercritical flow

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Subcritical flow

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Critical flow

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Laminar flow

Question 29

What is the dominant factor influencing the resistance to flow in an open channel?

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Channel roughness

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Channel slope

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Fluid viscosity

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Flow depth

Question 30

The Froude number in open channel flow primarily indicates:

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The flow regime

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The discharge rate

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The flow depth

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The velocity of flow

Question 31

In the design of a culvert for open channel flow, which factor is NOT typically considered?

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Culvert material type

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Expected discharge rate

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Headwater depth

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Tailwater depth

Question 32

The Muskingum routing method is primarily applied in:

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Flood routing in open channels

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Design of hydraulic structures

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Analysis of flow patterns in open channels

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Determination of channel capacity

Question 33

The specific energy of an open channel flow represents:

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The sum of potential and kinetic energies per unit weight

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The difference between potential and kinetic energies per unit weight

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The product of velocity and depth

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The quotient of discharge and cross-sectional area

Question 34

The specific energy of a flow is defined as the:

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Sum of potential and kinetic energy per unit weight

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Difference between potential and kinetic energy per unit weight

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Ratio of potential to kinetic energy per unit weight

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Product of potential and kinetic energy per unit weight

Question 35

Which of these equations is used to calculate the critical depth of a rectangular channel with a given discharge?

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y_c = (2q^2 / g)^1/3

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y_c = q^2 / g

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y_c = q / (2g)

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y_c = (q^2 / 2g)^1/3

Question 36

The Manning equation is used to calculate the:

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Flow velocity in an open channel

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Shear stress on the channel bed

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Specific energy of the flow

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Critical depth of the flow

Question 37

What is the primary function of a culvert?

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To convey water under a road or embankment

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To measure flow rate in a channel

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To control flooding

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To dissipate energy in a flow

Question 38

What is the fundamental distinction between a sharp-crested weir and a broad-crested weir?

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The shape of the weir crest and the flow characteristics over it

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The construction material of the weir

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The height of the weir

Question 39

Which factor does NOT influence the head loss in a culvert?

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The upstream channel material

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The roughness of the culvert interior

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The length of the culvert

Question 40

The Froude number is primarily used to characterize which aspect of open channel flow?

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Flow regime (subcritical, critical, or supercritical)

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Shear stress at the channel bed

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Energy dissipation in the flow

Question 41

Manning's equation is used to calculate:

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Average flow velocity in an open channel

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Specific energy

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Critical depth of flow

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Hydraulic jump height

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of flood routing in open channel flow analysis?

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To predict the movement and attenuation of flood waves

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To determine the peak discharge of a flood event

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To calculate the volume of water stored in a reservoir

Question 43

In gradually varied flow, the water surface profile changes due to:

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Variations in channel geometry and slope

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Sudden changes in flow rate

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Wind effects on the water surface

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The presence of weirs or culverts

Question 44

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of critical flow in an open channel?

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Minimum specific energy for a given flow rate

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Horizontal water surface profile

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Zero frictional losses

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Maximum flow velocity

Question 45

In open channel flow, a Froude number less than 1 indicates which flow regime?

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Subcritical Flow

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Turbulent Flow

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Critical Flow

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Supercritical Flow

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a weir structure built across an open channel?

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To measure flow rate

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To reduce erosion

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To increase water depth

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To control sediment deposition

Question 47

Which fundamental principle is primarily used when designing a culvert?

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Continuity equation

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Bernoulli's equation

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Manning's equation

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Darcy-Weisbach equation

Question 48

Which of these factors does NOT directly influence flow in an open channel?

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Temperature of the fluid

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Slope of the channel

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Roughness of the channel bed

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Channel geometry

Question 49

The specific energy of flow in an open channel is directly determined by:

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Depth and velocity

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Roughness coefficient and channel depth

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Discharge and channel width

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Froude number and channel slope

Question 50

In open channel flow, a hydraulic jump occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Supercritical flow transitions to subcritical flow

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Flow depth decreases rapidly

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Flow velocity increases rapidly

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Subcritical flow transitions to supercritical flow

Question 51

The method of characteristics in open channel flow is primarily used for:

Accepted Answer

Flood routing analysis

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Estimating flow velocity

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Calculating channel discharge

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Determining specific energy