Weirs

Weir Type

Cross Section Shape

Flow Formula

Transverse

Rectangular

CwLH3/2

Side Flow

Rectangular

CwLH5/3

V-Notch

Triangular

CwSH5/2

Trapezoidal

Trapezoidal

CwLH3/2 + CwsSH5/2

Cw Weir discharge coefficient, L = Weir length, S = Side slope of V-notch or trapezoidal weir, H = head difference across the weir, Cws= Discharge coefficient through sides of trapezoidal weir

  • Names of its inlet and outlet nodes

  • Shape and geometry

  • Crest height or elevation above the inlet node invert

  • Discharge coefficient

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