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The Hydraulic Depth of a triangular channel is 5m, calculate the normal depth of the channel.

(a) 8m

(b) 10m

(c) 12m

(d) 14m

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

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The correct option is (b) 10m

Easiest explanation: D = y/2

y = 2D = 10m.

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