Discussion of 'Hydraulics of broad-crested weirs with varying side slopes' by J. E. Sargison and A. Percy

摘要

The hydraulics of broad-crested weirs is influenced by the weir inflow design. It is highlighted herein that the inflow geometry including the rounding of the weir upstream edge has a marked effect on the flow pattern and discharge coefficient. In the case of an upstream vertical wall, the optimum design includes a rounded upstream corner (Harrison 1967, Bos 1976, Montes 1998). An upstream side slope may provide an alternative design for embankment structure although with a lower discharge coefficient (Sargison and Percy 2009).