In the model test of a spillway the discharge and velocity of flow over the model were 2 m/s and 1.5 m/s, respectively. Calculate the velocity and discharge over the prototype which is 36 times the model size.
In the model test of a spillway the discharge and velocity of flow over the model were 2 m/s and 1.5 m/s, respectively. Calculate the velocity and discharge over the prototype which is 36 times the model size.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1P
Related questions
Question

Transcribed Image Text:In the model test of a spillway the discharge and velocity of flow
over the model were 2 m/s and 1.5 m/s, respectively. Calculate the
velocity and discharge over the prototype which is 36 times the
model size.
Note:Use Froud Model Law to solve the question.
Velocity Ratio: V =
-= JT,
%3D
V. L
T, LN, - = JL,
T LV L,
Time Ratio: Tr=P3=
V,/T, Vr
a V IT Tr
Acceleration Ratio: a,
Discharge Ratio: Q,
AV
Force Ratio: Fr=m,a, = p_Q}, = pFT =pEF =p1L = pL,
Power Ratio: Pr=Fr. Vr=p LV V = p_LV? =pI(L) =p,L
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution!
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps

Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you


Structural Analysis (10th Edition)
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9780134610672
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou…
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9781337705028
Author:
Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning


Structural Analysis (10th Edition)
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9780134610672
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou…
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9781337705028
Author:
Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning

Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9780073398006
Author:
Kenneth M. Leet Emeritus, Chia-Ming Uang, Joel Lanning
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education


Traffic and Highway Engineering
Civil Engineering
ISBN:
9781305156241
Author:
Garber, Nicholas J.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning