Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 8)
8.
A weir is said to be broad crested weir, if the width of the crest of the weir is __________ half the height of water above the weir crest.
Discussion:
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Govendan said:
9 years ago
A structure, used to dam up a stream or river, over which the water flows, is called a weir. The conditions of flow, in the case of a weir, are practically the same as those of a rectangular notch.
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Aru said:
8 years ago
Please justify the answer clearly.
Rahul said:
8 years ago
A weir is structure which is made of concrete and used to measure discharge of dam.
Bhargavsinh said:
7 years ago
If the height of water above the weir crest is not greater than two times of the width of the crest of weir, the weir is called a Broad Crested weir.
Divya said:
6 years ago
For a broad crested weir 2L>H.
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