New Theoretical Solution of the Stage-Discharge Relationship for Sharp-Crested and Broad Weirs
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 138, Issue 3
Abstract
In this paper, the outflow process of a sharp-crested and broad weir is studied using the dimensional analysis and the incomplete self-similarity theory. The new stage discharge is theoretically deduced and its testing is carried out using measurements both available in literature and obtained by laboratory runs carried out in this investigation.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 138 • Issue 3 • March 2012
Pages: 257 - 265
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© 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 1, 2010
Accepted: Jul 8, 2011
Published online: Jul 11, 2011
Published in print: Mar 1, 2012
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