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The Length of Weir is the of the base of weir through which discharge is taking place. Check FAQs
Lw=Q1.705Cd((la+ha)32-ha32)
Lw - Length of Weir?Q - Discharge Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?la - Arc Length of Circle?ha - Head Due to Velocity of Approach?

Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach Example

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0.459Edit=40Edit1.7050.8Edit((15Edit+1.2Edit)32-1.2Edit32)
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Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lw=Q1.705Cd((la+ha)32-ha32)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lw=40m³/s1.7050.8((15m+1.2m)32-1.2m32)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lw=401.7050.8((15+1.2)32-1.232)
Next Step Evaluate
Lw=0.459005739389677m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lw=0.459m

Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
Arc Length of Circle
Arc Length of Circle is the length of a piece of curve cut from the circumference of the Circle at particular central angle.
Symbol: la
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head Due to Velocity of Approach
The Head due to Velocity of Approach is considered as the elevation difference between the two circled points on the surface of the approach flow.
Symbol: ha
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Length of Weir

​Go Length of Section for Discharge over Rectangle Notch or Weir
Lw=Qth23Cd2[g]la32
​Go Length of Crest of Weir or Notch
Lw=3ACdta2[g](1Hf-1Hi)
​Go Length of Weir or Notch for Velocity of Approach
Lw=Q23Cd2[g]((Hi+Hf)32-Hf32)
​Go Length of Weir or Notch without Velocity of Approach
Lw=Q23Cd2[g]Hi32

Other formulas in Geometric DImension category

​Go Length of Weir Considering Bazin's formula without Velocity of Approach
Ln=Q0.405+0.003la2[g]la32
​Go Length of Weir Considering Bazin's formula with Velocity of Approach
Ln=Q0.405+0.003la+ha2[g](la+ha)32

How to Evaluate Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach?

Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach evaluator uses Length of Weir = Discharge Weir/(1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*((Arc Length of Circle+Head Due to Velocity of Approach)^(3/2)-Head Due to Velocity of Approach^(3/2))) to evaluate the Length of Weir, Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach refers to the horizontal distance along the crest of the weir. It is an important parameter in calculating the discharge over a weir. Length of Weir is denoted by Lw symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach, enter Discharge Weir (Q), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Arc Length of Circle (la) & Head Due to Velocity of Approach (ha) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach

What is the formula to find Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach?
The formula of Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach is expressed as Length of Weir = Discharge Weir/(1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*((Arc Length of Circle+Head Due to Velocity of Approach)^(3/2)-Head Due to Velocity of Approach^(3/2))). Here is an example- 0.459006 = 40/(1.705*0.8*((15+1.2)^(3/2)-1.2^(3/2))).
How to calculate Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach?
With Discharge Weir (Q), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Arc Length of Circle (la) & Head Due to Velocity of Approach (ha) we can find Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach using the formula - Length of Weir = Discharge Weir/(1.705*Coefficient of Discharge*((Arc Length of Circle+Head Due to Velocity of Approach)^(3/2)-Head Due to Velocity of Approach^(3/2))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Weir-
  • Length of Weir=Theoretical Discharge/(2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*[g])*Arc Length of Circle^(3/2))OpenImg
  • Length of Weir=(3*Area of Weir)/(Coefficient of Discharge*Total Time Taken*sqrt(2*[g]))*(1/sqrt(Final Height of Liquid)-1/sqrt(Initial Height of Liquid))OpenImg
  • Length of Weir=Discharge Weir/(2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*[g])*((Initial Height of Liquid+Final Height of Liquid)^(3/2)-Final Height of Liquid^(3/2)))OpenImg
Can the Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach be negative?
Yes, the Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach?
Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Weir for Broad-Crested Weir with Velocity of Approach can be measured.
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