CALCULATING AN EMERGENY SPILLWAY WEIR
CALCULATING AN EMERGENY SPILLWAY WEIR
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HOW DO I CALCULATE A SPILLWAY (WEIR) TO RELEASE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF CFS?
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RE: CALCULATING AN EMERGENY SPILLWAY WEIR
Q=C*L*H^3/2
Q is flow, L is length, H is head, C is weir coefficient
for broad crested concrete weirs (eg. roadways)
C is about 2.6
Equations to specific weir types and shapes can
easily be found in hydraulic books or on the net.