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The Theoretical Discharge is given by the theoretical area and velocity. Check FAQs
Qth=23Cd1Lw2[g]H32+815Cd2tan(∠A2)2[g]H52
Qth - Theoretical Discharge?Cd1 - Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular?Lw - Length of Weir?H - Head of Liquid?Cd2 - Coefficient of Discharge Triangular?∠A - Angle A?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir Example

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2880.4872Edit=230.63Edit25Edit29.806610Edit32+8150.65Edittan(142Edit2)29.806610Edit52
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Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qth=23Cd1Lw2[g]H32+815Cd2tan(∠A2)2[g]H52
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qth=230.6325m2[g]10m32+8150.65tan(142°2)2[g]10m52
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Qth=230.6325m29.8066m/s²10m32+8150.65tan(142°2)29.8066m/s²10m52
Next Step Convert Units
Qth=230.6325m29.8066m/s²10m32+8150.65tan(2.4784rad2)29.8066m/s²10m52
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qth=230.632529.80661032+8150.65tan(2.47842)29.80661052
Next Step Evaluate
Qth=2880.48715700787m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qth=2880.4872m³/s

Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Theoretical Discharge
The Theoretical Discharge is given by the theoretical area and velocity.
Symbol: Qth
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular
The Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular portion is considered in discharge through the trapezoidal notch.
Symbol: Cd1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Coefficient of Discharge Triangular
The Coefficient of Discharge Triangular portion is considered in discharge through the trapezoidal notch.
Symbol: Cd2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle A
The angle A the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
Symbol: ∠A
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Theoretical Discharge

​Go Discharge over Rectangle Notch or Weir
Qth=23CdLw2[g]H32
​Go Discharge over Triangular Notch or Weir
Qth=815Cdtan(∠A2)2[g]H52

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 Trapezoidal Notch or Weir?

Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir evaluator uses Theoretical Discharge = 2/3*Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)+8/15*Coefficient of Discharge Triangular*tan(Angle A/2)*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(5/2) to evaluate the Theoretical Discharge, The Discharge over trapezoidal notch or weir formula is known by considering or combination of both the discharges through the rectangular and triangular notch or weir. Theoretical Discharge is denoted by Qth symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir, enter Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular (Cd1), Length of Weir (Lw), Head of Liquid (H), Coefficient of Discharge Triangular (Cd2) & Angle A (∠A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir

What is the formula to find Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir?
The formula of Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir is expressed as Theoretical Discharge = 2/3*Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)+8/15*Coefficient of Discharge Triangular*tan(Angle A/2)*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(5/2). Here is an example- 2880.487 = 2/3*0.63*25*sqrt(2*[g])*10^(3/2)+8/15*0.65*tan(2.47836753783148/2)*sqrt(2*[g])*10^(5/2).
How to calculate Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir?
With Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular (Cd1), Length of Weir (Lw), Head of Liquid (H), Coefficient of Discharge Triangular (Cd2) & Angle A (∠A) we can find Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir using the formula - Theoretical Discharge = 2/3*Coefficient of Discharge Rectangular*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)+8/15*Coefficient of Discharge Triangular*tan(Angle A/2)*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(5/2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth, Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and , Tangent (tan), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Theoretical Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Theoretical Discharge-
  • Theoretical Discharge=2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Theoretical Discharge=8/15*Coefficient of Discharge*tan(Angle A/2)*sqrt(2*[g])*Head of Liquid^(5/2)OpenImg
Can the Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir be negative?
No, the Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or Weir?
Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch or 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 Trapezoidal Notch or Weir can be measured.
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