Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
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I need to calculate the flow (cfs) that an open throat catch basin can handle. Currently i have calculated it using a rectangular weir formula but im not sure that is 100% correct. q=3.33(L-.2h)h^(3/2). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.





RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/lib...
RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
THank you for the reference i will check it out.
RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
Peter Smart
HydroCAD Software
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RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
A note pertaining to HEC22, FHWA has had alot of testing conduicted on various inlets and etc... especially the hydraulic losses through access holes.
RE: Open Throat Catch Basin Flow
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