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slope-area method [1 record]

Record 1 1996-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Method of estimating discharge by application of open-channel hydraulic formulae. The most commonly used is the Manning equation.

CONT

Generally the Slope-Area method is applied to determine high flows. This method makes use of Manning's equation ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Méthode permettant d'évaluer les débits grâce à l'utilisation de formules hydrauliques applicables aux chenaux découverts. La formule la plus utilisée est celle de Manning.

CONT

On applique généralement la méthode dite «Pente-Section» pour déterminer les débits élevés. Cette méthode utilise l'équation de Manning [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Método de estimación de caudales, mediante la aplicación de fórmulas hidráulicas de canales abiertos. La ecuación más comúnmente utilizada es la ecuación de Manning.

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