TUTORIAL 1

(CHAPTER 1)
Q1.

Define:(i) Reynolds Number

(ii) Froude Number
(iii) Hydraulic radius
(iv) Prismatic channel

Q2.

In the following situations, state the type of flow

[Uniform (u), non uniform (nu), steady (s) and unsteady (us)]
Flow in a channel contraction or expansion
Flow at the end of a long prismatic channel
Flow in a storm sewer during a large storm
Flow in a power canal following shutting down of turbines
Flow in a power canal when the turbines have been producing constant
power
Flow in an estuary during a tide

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
Q3.

For cross sections shown in figure below, calculate top width (T), area (A), wetted
perimeter (P) and hydraulic radius (R) of water if water depth is 3.0 m. If the cost
to dig the channel is RM 3.00/m3, calculate the total cost of channel digging when
the length of the channel is 100m. (Given: freeboard of channel = 0.5 m)

4m
1

2
0.3 m

1m

Q4

A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width of 5.0 m and its sides slope at angle
45. If the depth of flow is 2.0 m, calculate the area of flow A, the wetted
perimeter P, and the hydraulic radius R. If the discharge in the channel is 13.3
m3/s, calculate the Froude Number, Fr.