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Example 2
Design the most efficient cross-section of a lined trapezoidal canal to carry a discharge of 15 cumecs when the
maximum permissible velocity is 2m/s. Assume the side slope= 1:1. Also, determine the bed slope for the canal
if the Chezy coefficient, C= 60.
Given A DB D 2
Q=15m3/s Substitute the value of A 7.5m 2 and B 1.828 D
V=2m/s
int o the above equation
SS=1:1
C= 60 7.5 D(0.828 D) D 2
0.828 D 2 D 2
Solution 1.828 D 2
Step 1: Determine the cross-sectional area, A
7.5
Q 15 D2 4.1026
A 7.5m 2 1.828
V 2
Step 2: Compute the hydraulic radius, R D 4.1028 2.03m 2.00m
A B 0.828 * 2 1.66m
R
P
For trapezoidal sec tion the following holds true. Deter min ation of bed slope , S
A D( B zD) D( B 1D) D( B D) Chezy' s formula V C RS
P B 2 D 1 z 2 B 2 D 1 12 V V2 D 2
S S 2
, R 1m
B 2 2 D B 2.828 D C R C R 2 2
D( B D) 22 1
R S 2
B 2.828 D 60 * 1 900
An alluvial channel is defined as a channel in which the flow transports sediment having the same characteristics
as that of the material in the channel bottom. In the case of alluvial channels, the channel surface consists of
alluvial soil which can be easily scoured. Moreover, the velocity is low which encourages silting. Therefore, in an
alluvial channel, both scouring and silting may occur if the channel is not properly designed. The quantity of silt
transported by water in alluvial channel varies from section to section due to scouring of bed & sides as well as
due to silting (or deposition). If the velocity is too high, scouring may occur. On the hand, fi the velocity is too
low, silting may occur.
The command of an irrigation channel decreases if the scouring occurs because the full supply level falls. The
discharge capacity is decreased if the silting occurs because the reduction in cross-sectional area. Therefore, the
alluvial channel should be designed such that neither scouring nor silting occurs. The velocity at which this
condition occurs is called the critical velocity. Such an alluvial channel is called a stable channel. A stable
channel is one in which banks and bed are not scoured and also in which no silting occurs. Even if there is some
minor scouring and silting, the bed and banks of a stable channel remain more or less unaltered over a long
period of time.
Two approaches have been used for the design of stable alluvial channels:
(1) Regime theory (2) tractive force method
The tractive force approach is more rational, since it utilizes the laws governing sediment transport and
resistance to flow. The regime theory is purely empirical in nature.
1. Regime Theory
The definition of regime channel varies according to the investigating authors. Lacey [1930] defined a regime
channel as a channel carrying a constant discharge under uniform flow in an unlimited incoherent alluvium having
the same characteristics as that transported without changing the bottom slope, shape, or size of the cross
section over a period of time. The regime theory is purely empirical in nature and was developed based on
observations on a number of irrigation canals in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. Since the sediment
concentration in these canals is usually less than 500 ppm by weight, the regime theory should be assumed to be
applicable to channels carrying similar concentration of sediment load.
Generally speaking, the design of alluvial canals using regime theory depends on the investigations made on
sediment/silt load of channels. Several investigators have studied the problem and suggested various theories.
These are known as silt theories. The following two theories are extensively used for the design of canals in
alluvial soils.
1. Kennedy's silt theory
2. Lacey's silt theory.
B
Fig 2: Generation of eddies from bottom of the channel
Design of Procedure
The critical velocity Vo is to be determined by the equation Vo 0.55my 0.64 by assuming a trial depth.
Then determine the area of the channel by dividing the discharge by the critical velocity. VO
Next determine the channel dimensions.
Finally compute the actual mean velocity (V) that will prevail in the channel o f this cross-section by
Kutter's formula
Compare the mean velocity, V and critical velocity, Vo. If the two velocities Vo and V works out to be
the same, then the assumed depth is all right, other wise change it & repeat the procedure till Vo and V
becomes equal.
1 0.00155
n 23
Kutter's Formula V S RS
0.00155 n
1 23
R
S
Please refer to Example 3.
Example Given
Design an irrigation channel to carry 50m3/sec of 3
discharge. The channel is to be laid at a slope of 1 in Q 50 m sec
4000. 1
The critical velocity ratio for the soil is 1.1. Use S
Kutter's rugorsity Coefficient as 0.023. 1000
m 1.1
n 0.023
Assume a depth, y 2 m
V o 0 .55 my 0.64
V o 0 .55 * 1 .1 * 2 0.64 0 .942 m
sec
2) Determine the cross - sectional area
3
Q 50 m sec
A
Vo 0.942 m = 1.016 m/sec
sec
5) Compare the mean velocity, V and critical velocity,
53.1m 2 VO
3) Determination of channel dimensions V = 1.016m/sec > Vo = 0.942m/sec or V>Vo
Assume side slope of 1 : 1 in which Z 1 Hence we have to repeat the computation.
2 2 In order to increase the critical velocity, Vo we have to
increase the depth, so increase the depth.
Assume, depth y = 3m
Then repeat the above procedure from 1 to 5.
Vo 0.55 * 1.18(3) 0.64 1.22 m
sec
50
A 40.8m 2
1.22
Fig 3: Channel cross-section
Cross-sectional area, A
40.8 3 b 1 * 3 40.8 3b 4.5
2
A y b Zy 40.5 4.5
b 12.1m
53.1 2(b 0.5 * 2) 3
2b 2 p b 2 y 1 k 2 12.1 2(3) 1 0.5 18.81m
2
53.1 2 A 40.8
b 25.55m R 2.17
2 P 18.81
Wetted Perimeter, P
P b 2y 1 Z 2
25.55m 2 * 2 1 (0.5) 2 1
23
0.00155
30.03m 0.023 1
V 4000 2.17 * 1
Hydraulic Radius, R 4000
A 53.1 1 23 0.00155 0.023
R 1.77 m 1 2.17
P 30.03 4000
4) Compute the mean velocity flow, v
1.16 m
sec
1 23 0.00155
0.023 1
V 1.16 m V0 1.22 m ; or V Vo
V 4000
1.77 * 1 sec sec
4000
Hence we have to try again
1 23 0.00155 0.023
1 1.77 Second trail; reduce the depth.
4000 Depth, y=2.5m
1.016m / sec
1
23
0.00155
0.023 1
1
23
0.00155
V 4000 2.13 * 1
0.023 1 4000
V 4000 2.02 * 1 1 23 0.00155 0.023
4000 1 2.13
1 23 0.00155 0.023 4000
1 2.02
4000 1.148 m
sec
1.10 m Comparison
sec V=1.148m/sec=Vo=1.147m/sec
Therfore, V=1.1m/sec>Vo=1.087m/sec Accordingly, the actual mean velocity tallies with the
Hence we need to try again. critical velocity, Vo.
Third trial, increase the depth. Hence, Use a trapezoidal canal cross-section with
depth, y=2.7m, bottom depth, b=14.14m or rounded
to 14.20m and side slope 1:1/2.
True Regime
A Channel shall be in regime, if there is neither silting nor scouring. For this condition to be satisfied, the silt
load entering the channel must be carried through by the channel section.
Moreover, there can be only one channel section and one bed slope at which a channel carrying a give discharge
and a particular quantum and type of silt would be in regime. Hence, an artificially constructed channel having a
certain fixed section & a certain fixed slope can behave in regime only if the following conditions are satisfied.
An artificial channel section having a certain fixed section and bed slope can behave in regime only if
Kennedy had neglected the eddies that are generated on the sides of the cannel, by presuming that such eddies
has horizontal movement for greater part, and therefore, do not have sediment supporting power. Lacey thus,
argued that the silt supporting power of a channel is proportional to the wetted perimeter of the channel and not
to its width, as was presumed by Kennedy..
Thirdly, Lacey argued that grain size of material forming the channel is an important factor and should need
much more rational attention than what was given to it by Kennedy different values of critical velocity ration, m
The various equations put forward by Lacey for the design of stable channels are given below in the topic design
procedure for lacey theory.
6. Knowing the values of A and P above, the channel sections (the depth, y and bottom width,b ) is then
determined.
7. Finally, determine the bed slope S by the following equation.
5
3
f
S
1
3340Q 6
See example 4.
Example 4
Design a regime channel of or a discharge of 50 cumecs and silt factor 1:1 using Lacey's Theory.
The two values are very close and may be taken as
Given correct and ok.
Q = 50 cumecs f = 1.1
6. Computation of the dimension of the channel
Solution section
1. Compute silt factor, f For a trapezoidal channel, choose side slope.
It is already give as f=1.1 1 1
Side slope, 1V : H , thus Z 0.5
2. Compute the mean Velocity of flow 2 2
1 1
Qf 2 6 50 * 1.12 6 50 * 1.21 16 b+2zy
V
140 140 140
0.432 0.167 y 1V:1/2H
0.869 m
sec
3. Compute cross-sectional area of channel section
Q 50
A 56.3m 2 b
V 0.869
4. Compute wetted perimeter of channel section
For a trapezoidal cros sec tion
P 4.75 Q 4.75 50 33.56m
The cross sec tional area, A y b Zy
5. Compute the hydraulic mean depth, R The wetted perimeter , P b 2 y 1 z 2
i) With Lacey formula
Substitute the known values from above
5 v 2 5 0.8692
R 1.675m
2 f 2 1.1
ii) With conventional formula
A 56.3m 2
R 1.677
P 33.56m
P b 2 y 1 0.5
2
33.56y - 1.740y 2 S
334050 6
1 1
3340Q 6
2
1.740y 33.56y 56.3 0
1.1
5
3
a b c 0.0001828
6410.74
This is a quadratic equation with a=1.74m, b=-
1.172
33.56m and c=56.3m. Thus we can use the
quadratic formula to solve it. 6410.74
1
33.56 33.562 4 *1.740 * 563
6410.74
Y1, 2
2 * 1.736 1.172
33.56 30.51 1 in 5470
2 * 1.736
33.56 - 27.10
y1 1.85m
2 * 1.736
33.56 27.10
0r y 2 17.43m
2 * 1.736
y 2 17.43m is very l arg e, unfeasble and results
in negative value of b.
Hence, y 1.85m
6.5 Fixing the longitudinal section of the canal and other design consideration
If a channel is designed according to Lacey's theory, it shall have a fixed slope and fixed section for a given
discharge & silt factor. But on the other hand if the channel is designed on Kennedy's theory it can have
different sections for different slopes.
In practice it has been found out that Lacey's slope equation gives excessive slopes. The slope of the channel is
how ever fixed on the available country slope consistent with economy. A steeper slope governed by maximum
permissible velocity, will be economical, but will lower the FSL, causing less irrigation area. Hence, the maximum
possible irrigation coverage would indicate flatter slopes governed by minimum permissible velocity. A via media
between these two limits must be adopted for selecting a suitable bed slope of the channel.
If the chosen designed slope is found to be flatter than the natural available slope, the difference can be adjusted
by providing suitably designed drops (Chapter 7). But if the designed slope is steeper than that available, then
adjustments are made to change the design slope, so as to make it near the available slope as possible.
Since a change in depth causes non-uniform flow, it is desirable to change the depth as less as possible. For this
reason, the channels in the upper reaches are generally designed with large bed width to depth ratio.
Suitable adjustments in bed slope, depth etc. can be made for fixing FSL on various considerations. After fixing
L-section of the channel, the cross-section can may be fixed on the basis of various canal standards.