DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR THE CALCULATION OF FLOW PROFILES IN OPEN CHANNELS

The basis of calculation is the dynamic equation of gradually varied flow, a first-order linear differential equation, and solutions are obtained by a variety of methods, some limited to special cases of a wide rectangular channel by using a particular friction formula. Methods are concerned with the determination of profiles for a single reach for which the depth is known at some point serving as a control for the whole reach. The purpose of the program described was to produce a method of calculation free from the limitations attached to many existing methods.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Humpidge, H B
  • Moss, W D
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1971-9

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 49-64
• Serial:
  • Volume: 50

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Channel flow; Computer aided design; Harbors; Structural design; Technology; Wave measurement; Wave motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Open channel flow
• Old TRIS Terms: Harbor design; Wave action
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00034791
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 1972 12:00AM