Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 8 (Q.No. 6)
6.
The highest efficiency is obtained with a channel of __________ section.
circular
square
rectangular
trapezoidal
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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SRAVAN said:   6 years ago
If water flows in trapezoidal section the frictional forces are very less due to the slopes of trapezoidal. And the strength of this section is higher than the other sections by calculation of area and volume of trapezoidal section.
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Pankaj said:   8 years ago
The hydraulically efficient section are those which convey maximum discharge with minimum perimeter with a fixed slope and roughness cofficient.

Rahul singh said:   8 years ago
Please explain how.

Priyanka said:   9 years ago
Please explain me.

Shubham Kumbhar said:   8 years ago
Explain it please.

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