River Routing

Question 1

What are the limitations of Muskingham?

Answer 1

It is appropriate when:

1) Applied to streams with stable reaches and in simple stage-discharge relationship
2) Should be limited to slow rising hydrographs being routed in mild to steep sloping channels

It is not appropriate when:

1) Not applicable for steeply rising hydrographs such as dam breaks
2) Neglects back water effects
3) Not appropriate for complex flow

Question 2

Derive the muskingham equation for river routing

Answer 2

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Question 3

Derive the attentuation factor k and x

Answer 3