Question: A rectangular channel with unfinished concrete surfaces is to be built to discharge water uniformly at a rate of 200 ft 3 /s. For the

A rectangular channel with unfinished concrete surfaces is to be built to discharge water uniformly at a rate of 200 ft3/s. For the case of best cross section, determine the bottom width of the channel if the available vertical drop is

(a) 5 

(b) 10 ft per mile.

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