Explanation: ● A section is said to be most efficient, if, for a given cross-section area, the discharge carrying capacity is maximum. ● The highest component of total construction cost is of lining & if the perimeter is kept minimum the cost of lining will be minimum, hence it will be the most economical section. ● There are some important section and condition to be most efficient;
Section
Condition
Rectangular
R = y/2
Triangular
θ = 45°
Trapezoidal
● R = y/2 ● θ = 60° ● Most efficient trapezoidal section is half hexagon