CEHYDR1L: Hydraulics - Lab

National University
SM City Fairview Complex, Quirino Highway cor. Regalado Ave.
Quezon City

School Year 2023-24

First Term

CEHYDR1L
Hydraulics - LAB
CE212 - A

Group No. 1

Flow Rate of Water over Weir Experiment

Submitted by:

Calipes, Hannah Jane

Lopres, Earl Clement

Malpal, J-Heart

Pacquing, Paul Anthony

Panganiban, Marlou

Submitted to:

Engr. Peterson B. Fernandez

October 31, 2023

Submission Date

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Laboratory Activity 5:

Flow Rate of Water over Weir Experiment

I. Objective

To understand the principles of hydraulics and how they apply to weir flow. To measure the flow
rate of water over a weir and to analyze the relationship between the flow rate and the characteristics
of the weir.

II. Topic Learning Outcome

The students should be calculate the flow rate of a water over a weir and understand the impact
of weir characteristics on flow rate.

III. Discussion

A weir is a barrier or dam-like structure built across an open channel or river to control the flow
of water. Weirs are commonly used in engineering and environmental applications to measure and
regulate the flow rate of water.

In this experiment, the basic principles of weir flow and how the design of a weir affects the flow
rate will be prioritized.

V
Q=
t

Where:

 V is the volume of the water collected (m3).

 t is the time where the water flow over the weir (s).

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 IV. Materials

Container Ruler Weir Plates

Beaker Stopwatch Marker

Water Source/Faucet

Container Ruler Weir Plates

Beaker Stopwatch Marker

Water Source / Faucet

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V. Procedure

1. Set up the rectangular tank and ensure it's level. This will be your channel for water flow.

2. Place the weir plate of your choice across the channel, its upstream face is vertical.

3. Measure and record the height (h) of the water surface upstream from the weir crest using the ruler.

4. Start the stopwatch and allow water to flow over the weir for a set period (e.g., 30 seconds). Keep the
water level upstream from the weir constant during the timing.

5. When the timing period is over, stop the stopwatch.

6. Carefully collect the water that flowed over the weir and transfer it in the beaker.

7. Repeat steps for different weir plate heights.

Volume of water collected

8. Calculate the flow rate (Q) for each trial using the formula: Q=
Time

9. Plot a graph of flow rate (Q) versus weir plate height (h).

VI. Data and Results

1. Use t = 30 seconds

2.
Weir Plate Volume Collected Flow Rate (Q)
Time (s)
Height (m) (m3) (m3/s)

0.10 m 10s

0.15 m 10s

0.20 m 10s

3. Plot a graph of flow rate (Q) versus weir plate height (h).
4. What is the application of weir?
5. What is the difference between weir and dam?

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VII. COMPUTATIONS

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VIII. DRAWING

IX. OBSERVATION AND CONCLUSION

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X. PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

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