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HYDROLOGY
WEEK 9
Criteria:
§ The stream should have a well-defined
cross-section which does not change in
various seasons
§ It should be easily accessible all
throughout the year
§ The site should be in a straight, stable
reach
§ The gauging site should be free from
backwater effects in the channel.
Area-Velocity Method
Calculation of Discharge
Problem 1:
Problem 1:
Distance
from the Average Depth Velocity Discharge
𝑁! (rev/s)
left water width (m) (m) (m/s) (cu.m/s)
edge (m)
0 0 0
1 2 1.1
3 2 2.0
5 2 2.5
7 2 2.0
9 2 1.7
11 2 1.1
12 0 0
Dilution Technique
Trial 𝒉𝒇 s Q 𝒗𝟏 𝟐 𝒗𝟐 𝟐 𝒉𝒇 (using
(given) 𝟐𝒈 𝟐𝒈 Eqn)
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