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To cite this article: B. Achour & A. Bedjaoui (2006) Exact solutions for normal depth problem, Journal of Hydraulic
Research, 44:5, 715-717, DOI: 10.1080/00221686.2006.9521721
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Discussion
Discussers:
B. ACHOUR, Professor, Research Laboratory in Subterranean and Surface Hydraulics, Biskra University,
B.P. 145, R.P., 07000, Algeria. E-mail: bachir.achour@larhyss.net
A. BEDJAOUI, PhD Student, Research Laboratory in Subterranean and Surface Hydraulics, Biskra University,
B.P. 145, R.P., 07000, Algeria
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716 Swamee and Rathie
Dimensionally consistent uniform flow relationship Comparing Eq. (1.19) with Chezy’s relation, the Chezy’s constant
C can be written as:
Let us assume So,r = So , Lr = L, βn,r = βn (ηn = ηn,r for
ε 10.04
the circular section) for Qr = Q and obviously Re = Rer . C = −4 2g log + (1.22)
14.8R Rer
Consequently, one may write A∗r = A∗ , Pr∗ = P ∗ and Rr = R.
or as:
Combining Eqs (1.6) and (1.8), we thus derive:
C = Cr ψQ (1.23)
Q = ψQ Qr (1.12)
On the other hand, comparing Eq. (1.19) with Manning’s
where ψQ is expressed by: equation, the roughness coefficient n is obtained as:
1 1 ε 10.04
ψQ = √ (1.13) = −4 2gR1/6 log + (1.24)
4 f n 14.8R Rer
whereas Qr is given by: or as:
−1
Qr = 8 2g So L5 (A∗3 /P ∗ )1/2 (1.14) n = nr ψQ (1.25)
Reply by the Authors For derivation of Eq. (5) of the paper, the discussers may
see Swamee (1994), which is on similar lines as given by the
The authors are very much grateful to Achour and Bedjaoui for discussers.
their discussion. The derivation of Eq. (1.19) by the discussers
uses Colebrook equation, which is valid for pipe flow. For open-
channel flow, the corresponding resistance equation given by References
Anonymous (1963) is
1. Anonymous (1963) “Friction Factors in Open Channels:
ε 0.625ν −2
f = 1.325 ln + √ (1.30) Progress Report of Task Force on Friction Factors in Open
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Channels”. J. Hydraul. Eng. Div., ASCE 89(2), 97–143.
Equation (5) of the paper is based on Eq. (1.30). Thus, the 2. Swamee, P.K. (1994). “Normal Depth Equations for Irriga-
discussers’ Eq. (1.19) is not applicable to open-channel flow. tion Canals”. J. Irrig. Drain. Eng., ASCE, 120(5), 942–948.
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