Velocity Distribution Coefficients for Grass‐Lined Channels
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 3
Abstract
Relations are developed for use in estimating the momentum and energy coefficients of flow over submerged grass channel linings. The proposed relations have their basis in Prandtl's mixing length approach to momentum transfer but are reduced by curve fitting to a form suitable for direct computer solution. The independent variables are those routinely calculated in grass‐lined open channel design.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 3 • March 1986
Pages: 193 - 205
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1986
Published in print: Mar 1986
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