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Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end. Check FAQs
Lw=3Q12Cd2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Lw - Length of Weir Crest?Q1 - Discharge through Free Portion?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?HUpstream - Head on Upstream of Weir?h2 - Head on Downstream of Weir?

Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion Example

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2.3004Edit=350.1Edit20.66Edit29.8Edit(10.1Edit-5.1Edit)32
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Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lw=3Q12Cd2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lw=350.1m³/s20.6629.8m/s²(10.1m-5.1m)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lw=350.120.6629.8(10.1-5.1)32
Next Step Evaluate
Lw=2.3003928400939m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lw=2.3004m

Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Length of Weir Crest
Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge through Free Portion
Discharge through Free Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity in between the upstream and downstream portion.
Symbol: Q1
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head on Upstream of Weir
Head on Upstream of Weirr pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: HUpstream
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Head on Downstream of Weir
Head on Downstream of Weir pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 Length of Weir Crest

​Go Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir
Lw=3Q12Cd2g(((HUpstream-h2)+(vsu22g))32-(vsu22g)32)
​Go Length of Crest for Discharge through Drowned Portion
Lw=Q2Cdh2(2g(HUpstream-h2)+vsu2)

Other formulas in Submerged Weirs category

​Go Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Cd=3Q12Lw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion
HUpstream=(3Q12CdLw2g)23+h2
​Go Head on Downstream Weir for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
h2=-(3Q12CdLw2g)23+HUpstream

How to Evaluate Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion?

Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion evaluator uses Length of Weir Crest = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2)) to evaluate the Length of Weir Crest, The Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as the distance, measured along the axis. Length of Weir Crest is denoted by Lw symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion, enter Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion

What is the formula to find Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
The formula of Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion is expressed as Length of Weir Crest = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2)). Here is an example- 2.300393 = (3*50.1)/(2*0.66*sqrt(2*9.8)*(10.1-5.1)^(3/2)).
How to calculate Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
With Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) we can find Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion using the formula - Length of Weir Crest = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Weir Crest?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Weir Crest-
  • Length of Weir Crest=(3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(((Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(3/2)-(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))^(3/2)))OpenImg
  • Length of Weir Crest=Discharge through Drowned Portion/(Coefficient of Discharge*Head on Downstream of Weir*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+Velocity over Submerged Weir^2)))OpenImg
Can the Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion be negative?
No, the Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion can be measured.
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