Classification System for Varied Flow in Prismatic Channels

摘要

This technical release describes two systems for classifying water surface profiles of steady and equal flows in prismatic channels. It discusses, in a qualitative manner, the variation of depth, velocity, and specific energy head for each of the classifications of flow. It also gives the direction in which to make the water surface profile computations and the conditions for the termination of the water surface profile by a hydraulic jump.