Why is the Reynolds number for onset of turbulence given by Re > 2000 in fully flowing pipes and Re > 500 in partly nowing pipes and other open channels?
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The crest of a high, broad-crested weir has an elevation of 300 ft. If the weir is 40ft long and the discharge of water over the weir is 1200 cfs, what is the water-surface elevation in the reservoir upstream?
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The first step in solving 15 problem number 38 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: The crest of a high, broad-crested weir has an elevation of 300 ft. If the weir is 40ft long and the discharge of water over the weir is 1200 cfs, what is the water-surface elevation in the reservoir upstream?
From the textbook chapter FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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