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BCE 314 – Hydraulics

Laboratory Experiment 9

Open Channel Flow (Flow over a Broad-Crested Weir)

Name: Bermoy, Bethany G. Instructor: Ms. Michelle Daarol

Program: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Code: 2255

I. Introduction

Weirs are small overflow-type dams that are widely used to raise the level of a river or stream and
produce a significant shift in water level behind them. Portable instruments such as weirs, flumes, floats,
and volumetric tanks are commonly used. In many cases, so-called indirect techniques of discharge
measurement are the only practical way of determining the amount of a peak flood flow past a specific
point. These judgments are based on the water surface profile, which is often characterized by high-
water marks, as well as the geometry and hydraulics.

II. Objective

Visualize the ff.:

• Supercritical and subcritical flows over the weir
• Creation of hydraulic jump downstream of the weir
• The drowning of the weir

III. Apparatus/Materials

• Hydraulic Bench
• Flow visualization Channel
• Broad-Crested Weir
• Forceps
• Marbles
• Dye & Mount Accessories
• Stopwatch

IV. Procedure

• Install the visualization apparatus over the hydraulic bench open-channel.

• Add marbles to the apparatus reservoir to reduce the level of flow disturbances in the in-flowing fluid.
• To improve contrast, dye can be added to the water and mount it in the apparatus reservoir.
• Install the broad-crested weir on the channel base with the help of the forceps.
• Adjust the overshot and undershot weir to create:
➢ Supercritical and subcritical flow over the weir
➢ Hydraulic jump downstream
➢ Drowning of the weir
• Turn on the hydraulic bench. And open the bench ball gradually.
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VIII. Discussion of Results/Conclusion

Using a broad-crested weir to evaluate the discharge in a rectangular open channel. The smooth
flow to and over the weir is critical for determining correct flow rates because the distribution of velocities
on the approach flow has a significant impact on the discharged over the weir. The estimated discharge
coefficient may be compared and must be close to the theoretical value. The connection between the
weir's head and the amount of water discharged over the weir is exactly proportional. Lower flowrates
result in lower heights above the notch, resulting in bigger variations as compared to theoretical values.

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