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Shields parameter

The Shields parameter, also called the Shields criterion or Shields number, is a nondimensional number used to calculate the initiation of motion of sediment in a fluid flow. It is a form of non-dimensionalization of a shear stress, and is typically denoted ψ {\displaystyle \psi } or θ {\displaystyle \theta } . This parameter has been developed by Albert…

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Shields parameter → By, Shields
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Shields parameter → main parameter of the Shields formula

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shields parameter sediment shear stress displaystyle fluid versuchsanstalt für wasserbau also called number theta tau critical der flow particle 1936

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Shields parameteris amain parameter of the Shields formula0.90text
Shields parameterrelated to Physical meaningBy0.60section
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