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Discharge Weir is the rate of flow of a liquid. Check FAQs
Q=1.705CdLwH32
Q - Discharge Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir?H - Head of Liquid?

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1078.3367Edit=1.7050.8Edit25Edit10Edit32
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Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q=1.705CdLwH32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q=1.7050.825m10m32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q=1.7050.8251032
Next Step Evaluate
Q=1078.33668211742m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q=1078.3367m³/s

Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge Weir
Discharge Weir is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge or efflux coefficient is the ratio of the actual discharge to the theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Weir
The Length of Weir is the of the base of weir through which discharge is taking place.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Head of Liquid
The Head of Liquid is the height of a liquid column that corresponds to a particular pressure exerted by the liquid column from the base of its container.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Discharge Weir

​Go Discharge over Rectangle Weir Considering Bazin's formula
Q=(0.405+0.003H)Lw2[g]H32
​Go Discharge over Rectangle Weir for Bazin's formula with Velocity of Approach
Q=(0.405+0.003H+ha)Lw2[g](H+ha)32
​Go Discharge over Rectangle Weir with Two End Contractions
Q=23Cd(Lw-0.2H)2[g]H32
​Go Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir for Head of Liquid at Middle
Q=CdLw2[g](h2H-h3)

Other formulas in Discharge category

​Go Head of Liquid at Crest
H=(Qth23CdLw2[g])23
​Go Head of Liquid above V-notch
H=(Qth815Cdtan(∠A2)2[g])0.4
​Go Time Required to Empty Reservoir
ta=(3ACdLw2[g])(1Hf-1Hi)
​Go Time Required to Empty Tank with Triangular Weir or Notch
ta=(5A4Cdtan(∠A2)2[g])(1Hf32-1Hi32)

How to Evaluate Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir?

Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir evaluator uses Discharge Weir = 1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*Head of Liquid^(3/2) to evaluate the Discharge Weir, Discharge over Broad-crested Weir is determined by the geometry of the weir and the head of water above the weir crest. The broad-crested weir is a type of flow control structure commonly used in open channel hydraulics. Discharge Weir is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir (Lw) & Head of Liquid (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir

What is the formula to find Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir?
The formula of Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir is expressed as Discharge Weir = 1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*Head of Liquid^(3/2). Here is an example- 1078.337 = 1.705*0.8*25*10^(3/2).
How to calculate Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir (Lw) & Head of Liquid (H) we can find Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir using the formula - Discharge Weir = 1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*Head of Liquid^(3/2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge Weir-
  • Discharge Weir=(0.405+0.003/Head of Liquid)*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Discharge Weir=(0.405+0.003/(Head of Liquid+Head Due to Velocity of Approach))*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*(Head of Liquid+Head Due to Velocity of Approach)^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Discharge Weir=2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*(Length of Weir-0.2*Head of Liquid)*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)OpenImg
Can the Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir be negative?
Yes, the Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir?
Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge over Broad-Crested Weir can be measured.
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