A channel section is said to be most economical when the cost
of construction of the channel is minimum. Cost of construction is
minimum when excavation & lining is minimum. A most economical
section of a channel also gives maximum discharge for a given
cross-sectional area & bed slope.
For a rectangular section to be most economical, Following two
conditions must be satisfied:- 1] Width (B) = 2 x Depth (d) 2]
Hydraulic mean depth (m)