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Estimate the top width of a triangular channel having a side slope of 1H:2V and depth of 5m.

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Estimate the top width of a triangular channel having a side slope of 1H:2V and depth of 5m.

(a) 4m

(b) 5m

(c) 6m

(d) 7m

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This question is from Geometrical Properties of Triangular Section topic in section Flow in Open Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct choice is (b) 5m

The explanation is: Top Width = 2Zy

Top Width = (2)(1/2)(5)

Top Width = 5m.

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