Fluid Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions on “Chezy’s Equation”.
1. Calculate the discharge through a channel having a bed slope 1 in 1000, area 12m2, hydraulic radius of 1.2m and Chezy’s constant being equal to 50.
a) 17.98 m3/s
b) 18.98 m3/s
c) 19.98 m3/s
d) 20.98 m3/s
Answer: d
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2. What is the dimension of C?
a) LT
b) L1/2 T-1
c) LT-1
d) L-1 T-1
Answer: b
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3. The depth and widths of a rectangular channel are 2m and 5m respectively, calculate the discharge of water through the channel if the bed slope is 1 in 500 and Chezy’s constant being 60.
a) 28.27 m3/s
b) 38.27 m3/s
c) 48.27 m3/s
d) 58.27 m3/s
Answer: a
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4. Estimate the discharge of water through a triangular channel having depth 3m, side slope1H:2V, the bed slope is 1 in 500 and C=60.
a) 14.48 m3/s
b) 15.48 m3/s
c) 16.48 m3/s
d) 17.48 m3/s
Answer: c
5. The discharge of water through a trapezoidal channel is 1.5 m3/s, the base width of the channel is 7m, the depth is 2m and the side slope is 1H:3V. Bed slope is 1 in 2000, determine the value of the Chezy’s constant.
a) 50
b) 55
c) 60
d) 65
Answer: c
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