Notice in the figure, a free jet falling from a nozzle of triangular cross section. After it has fallen a distance of 2.7 ft, its cross section becomes circular due to surface tension effects. The diameter of the jet at this point is 0.11 ft. Determine the volume flowrate, Q in cfs (cubic feet per second). Assume atmospheric pressure is negligible. Unit weight of water is 62.4 pcf. Original Figure's sketch" Hydraulic points of interest and any Datum shown on the given figure Solution steps ( Equilateral triangle each side of length 0.19 ft 2.7 ft D = 0.11 ft

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Notice in the figure, a free jet falling from a nozzle of triangular cross section. After it has
fallen a distance of 2.7 ft, its cross section becomes circular due to surface tension effects. The
diameter of the jet at this point is 0.11 ft. Determine the volume flowrate, Q in cfs (cubic feet per
second). Assume atmospheric pressure is negligible. Unit weight of water is 62.4 pcf.
Original Figure's sketch"
Hydraulic points of interest and any Datum shown on the given figure
Solution steps (
Equilateral triangle
each side of length 0.19 ft
2.7 ft
D = 0.11 ft
Transcribed Image Text:Notice in the figure, a free jet falling from a nozzle of triangular cross section. After it has fallen a distance of 2.7 ft, its cross section becomes circular due to surface tension effects. The diameter of the jet at this point is 0.11 ft. Determine the volume flowrate, Q in cfs (cubic feet per second). Assume atmospheric pressure is negligible. Unit weight of water is 62.4 pcf. Original Figure's sketch" Hydraulic points of interest and any Datum shown on the given figure Solution steps ( Equilateral triangle each side of length 0.19 ft 2.7 ft D = 0.11 ft
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