An Integrated Approach of Profile Studies for Surface Water Velocity on a Steep Slope in a Rectangular Channel
			
	
 
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				Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
				 
			 
						
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				Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
				 
			 
										
				
				
		
		 
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
			 
			Publication date: 2022-04-01
			 
		 			
		 
	
					
		
	 
		
 
 
Adv. Sci. Technol. Res. J. 2022; 16(2):74-80
		
 
 
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The flow velocity of water and its accurate surface profile estimation is important parameter as changes in climate increases the uneven rainfall patterns causing flood in downstream. It is important to know the velocity profile in steep open channel flows for solving the soil erosion, flooding and sediment transport problems in rivers or streams on steep slopes. A fixed bed laboratory experiment for a rectangular channel with steep slope is conducted to find the velocity profiles and surface profiles at different sections. Velocity profiles are presented at different sections in rectangular channel with steep slope. The outcome of the laboratory based experimental investigation shows that the velocity and surface profiles are influenced by the depth of flow of water and channel bed slope respectively.