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CVEG 5273 – Open Channel Flow
Instructions: Answer each question in a few sentences or paragraphs. Use illustrations if
appropriate. DO NOT write me a book , but include enough information for me
to determine the depth of your understanding. You may use notes, textbooks,
handouts, or even (horror of horrors) use the library or the web.

CVEG 5273 – Open Channel Flow
1. The follow measurements were taken on Springbrook located in La La Land:
 Representative cross-section (the line represents bankfull elevation):

0 + 50.6 Springbrook, Riffle
100
Elevation (ft)
CVEG 5273 – Open Channel Flow
 Plotted pebble count data
 Additional information:
 Channel length = 418.5 feet
 Valley length = 213.9 feet
 Width flood prone area = 124.2 feet
 Channel slope (percent) = 1.44
Pebble Count, Springbrook