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Design of Canals - Determination of erodible channel section dimensions
Unit 11 - Water distribution and control structures
Determination of non-erodible and erodible channel section dimensions
Determination of erodible channel section dimensions
Dimensions of the section for erodible channel or unlined channel such as earth canal, can be easily computed by the method of permissible velocity. The maximum permissible velocity or the non-erodible velocity is the greatest mean velocity that will not cause erosion of the channel body. An old and well seasoned channel will stand much higher velocities than new ones. When other conditions are same, a deeper channel will convey water at a higher mean velocity without erosion than a shallower one.
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