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Hydraulics Field Observation
For this assignment, we were asked to go to find a place with flowing water nearby. I chose to go to the Logan River at the Crimson Trail trailhead to observe some hydraulics in action.
Hydraulics Field Observation: Welcome
Field Map Sketch and Cross-section
Below, I have a rough sketch of the area I observed with a cross-section that is approximate to scale. I also calculated discharge (Q) by finding the Velocity (V) and multiplying that by a rough channel area (A). When doing so, I got a Q of approximately 5 cubic meters per second.
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Flow patterns
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Hydraulic Jump
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