Stable Channel Dimensions Calculations: Input and
Output
These calculations are accessed through the Edit-Hydraulic Function
Input-Stable Channel Dimensions (Copeland Method) dropdown menu, as
shown in Figure 6.14.
Figure 6.14. Accessing the Stable Channel Method input screens.
General Input Requirements
The input data required, sediment inflow concentration, base width, side
slope, bank roughness coefficient, bed material d50, bed material gradation
coefficient, valley slope and water discharge, are shown in Figure 6.15.
Figure 6.15. Main data input screen for the Stable Channel Dimensions Method.
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Input Requirements and Program Output for SAM.hyd