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Based on his research what factor is given by Kennedy for free silting and scouring actions in a channel?

(a) Critical Velocity (Vo)

(b) Bed Slope of Channel

(c) Hydraulic Mean Depth

(d) Rugosity Coefficient

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This intriguing question comes from Stable Channels Design  in India in division Sediment Transport and Irrigation Channels Design of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct answer is (a) Critical Velocity (Vo)

Explanation: Eddies affect the formation of silting action in a channel brief investigation shows that the vertical component of these eddies try to move sediment up and the weight of sediment tries to bring it down, thus keeping the sediment in suspension. So, silting is avoided if sufficient velocity is generated to form eddies and keep the sediment in suspension. This velocity is called critical velocity.

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