A General Formula for the Uniform Flow of Water: In Rivers and Other Channels

E. Ganquillet, W. R. Kutter

ISBN 10: 133194371X / ISBN 13: 9781331943716

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Print on Demand. This book presents a groundbreaking formula for calculating the flow velocity of water in canals and rivers based on slope, wet perimeter, and hydraulic radius. The author presents a detailed establishment of the formula and provides a supplement that offers a more direct derivation. The formula is then compared against 210 gaugings under various conditions with mostly accurate results. The author also discusses the limitations of the formula and offers a second general formula. Of particular note is an examination of the effects of slope on the formula's coefficient, a topic not addressed by earlier formulas. This book is an excellent resource for understanding hydraulics and for using the formula to accurately calculate the flow of water. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A General Formula for the Uniform Flow of Water: In Rivers and Other Channels
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133194371X
• ISBN 13: 9781331943716
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Engineering

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Synopsis

Discover a practical, data‑driven method to predict water flow in rivers and canals.

This edition conveys the general formula for the uniform flow of water in channels, drawn from extensive gaugings and graphical analysis. It presents how velocity depends on channel size, slope, and roughness, and it explains how engineers can estimate discharge in both natural rivers and smaller, artificial channels. The material emphasizes empirical results and how a single expression can describe a wide range of conditions, with attention to limits of validity and the need for careful measurement.

• Learn how slope, roughness, and radius of the wetted perimeter influence flow velocity.
• Explore the historical development and the practical reasoning behind the formula.
• See how the method is used to estimate discharge for different channel types and scales.
• Understand the role of graphical tools and tables in applying the formula in design work.

Ideal for readers interested in hydraulics, civil engineering, and river engineering, including students and professionals seeking a solid, measurement‑based approach to channel flow.