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Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end. Check FAQs
Lw=Qwhc(2[g])(H-hc)
Lw - Length of Weir Crest?Qw - Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?hc - Critical Depth of Weir?H - Total Head?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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3.0005Edit=26.6Edit1.001Edit(29.8066)(5Edit-1.001Edit)
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Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lw=Qwhc(2[g])(H-hc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lw=26.6m³/s1.001m(2[g])(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Lw=26.6m³/s1.001m(29.8066m/s²)(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lw=26.61.001(29.8066)(5-1.001)
Next Step Evaluate
Lw=3.00051996930918m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lw=3.0005m

Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
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 Over Broad Crested Weir
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: Qw
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Critical Depth of Weir
The Critical Depth of Weir is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Head
Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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
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 given Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Lw=QaCdhc(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Length of Crest if Critical Depth is Constant for Discharge of Weir
Lw=Qw1.70Cd(H)32
​Go Length of Crest over Broad Crested Weir for Max Discharge
Lw=QW(max)1.70Cd(H)32

Other formulas in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)

How to Evaluate Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir?

Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir evaluator uses Length of Weir Crest = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))) to evaluate the Length of Weir Crest, Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir is defined as the horizontal distance along the top edge of the weir structure that spans the width of the flow channel. Length of Weir Crest is denoted by Lw symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir, enter Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir

What is the formula to find Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir?
The formula of Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir is expressed as Length of Weir Crest = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))). Here is an example- 3.00052 = 26.6/(1.001*sqrt((2*[g])*(5-1.001))).
How to calculate Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir?
With Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc) & Total Head (H) we can find Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir using the formula - Length of Weir Crest = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and 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=Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Coefficient of Discharge*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))OpenImg
  • Length of Weir Crest=Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*(Total Head)^(3/2))OpenImg
  • Length of Weir Crest=Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*(Total Head)^(3/2))OpenImg
Can the Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir be negative?
No, the Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir?
Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir 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 given Discharge over Weir can be measured.
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