Abstract
The difference between bounded flows and flows in which free surfaces are present is that the flow areas in free-surface flows are not determined by their fixed boundaries, but by the need to maintain continuity of flow while obeying dynamic laws. Before examining the complex conditions that can arise in free surface flows, it is necessary to consider the simplest case, that is uniform or normal flow.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 1977 J. A. Fox
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Fox, J.A. (1977). Open Channel Hydraulics. In: An Introduction to Engineering Fluid Mechanics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15835-5_7
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15835-5_7
Publisher Name: Palgrave, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-333-23150-0
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-15835-5
eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)