Force on Weir
Force on Weir
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For a "sutro" (or proportional) weir, how do you calculate the force on the weir "blades"? This is an outlet for a small lake, into a channel. Is it simply the hydrostatic force, assuming the water is flowing pretty slowly on the high side, or are there significant "nozzle" type or other forces to be dealt with due to hydrodynamic effects? Thanks-





RE: Force on Weir
RE: Force on Weir
RE: Force on Weir
V*2/2g + H = Head of water.
H = water head or psi =FT water/62.4, V = Stream Velocity
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