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Jul 1977
Model Studies of Denver Whitewater Channel
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: William P. Simmons, F.ASCE, Richard J. Brown, Richard A. Simonds, M.ASCE, and Thomas H. Logan, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 103, Issue 7
Abstract
Hydraulic model studies on a scale of 1:20 are described for a 500 ft-long (152-m) whitewater kayak and boating channel with a 6 ft (1.8-m) drop. Details of site conditions, hydraulic criteria, model construction, testing, measurement, and the development of the channel configurations are reviewed. The recreational whitewater channel will vary from 25 ft - 40 ft (7.6 m - 12.2 m) in width, have minimum flow depths of 2 ft - 3 ft (0.6m - 0.9 m) and operate at discharges from 150 cfs - 320 cfs (4.2 m³/s - 9 m³/s. The selected inlet control gate structure is described, as well as the steps taken to make the channel a safe recreational facility. The boating channel is proposed for construction on the South Platte River in Denver, Colo.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 103 • Issue 7 • July 1977
Pages: 763 - 775
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© 1977 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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William P. Simmons, F.ASCE
Asst. Chf., Div. of General Research, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.
Richard J. Brown
General Engr., Div. of Design, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.
Richard A. Simonds, M.ASCE
Hydraulic Engr., Div. of Design, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.
Thomas H. Logan, M.ASCE
General Engr., Div. of Design, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Colo.
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