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On the Critical Velocities and Depths in a Nonuniform Steady Flow in an Open Channel

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The results of experiments discussed in this paper show that some characteristics of gravity waves in finite-depth water can be used in the case of steady flows with a pronounced nonuniformity in open channels. In particular, in addition to the classical critical velocity and depth, the higher (second) critical velocity and (second) critical depth can be used.

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Bukreev, V.I. On the Critical Velocities and Depths in a Nonuniform Steady Flow in an Open Channel. Water Resources 31, 35–40 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:WARE.0000013570.57703.bc

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