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Measurement of peak discharge by the slope-area method

January 1, 1968

This chapter describes application of the Manning equation to measure peak discharge in open channels. Field and office procedures limited to this method are described. Selection of reaches and cross sections is detailed, discharge equations are given, and a complete facsimile example of computation of a slope-area measurement is also given.

Publication Year 1968
Title Measurement of peak discharge by the slope-area method
DOI 10.3133/twri03A2
Authors Tate Dalrymple, M. A. Benson
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
Series Number 03-A2
Index ID twri03A2
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse