An Introduction to Hydraulic Design of Spillways
Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 2017-12-17 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in hydraulic design of spillways at dams and other water resources facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS 3. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPILLWAY DISCHARGE 4. ABUTMENT AND PIERS 5. EFFECT OF APPROACH FLOW 6. GRADIENTS IN GENERAL 7. HYDRAULIC AND ENERGY GRADIENT LINES 8. MEAN SPILLWAY PRESSURE COMPUTATION 9. SPILLWAY ENERGY LOSS 10. ENERGY LOSS FOR FULLY DEVELOPED TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER FLOW 11. TURBULENT BOUNDARY LAYER DEVELOPMENT ENERGY LOSS 12. HYDRAULIC JUMP ENERGY DISSIPATORS 13. CAVITATION.