Characteristic Pressure Distribution in Conduit Inlets of Earth Dam Flood Control Outlet Works,

Abstract

The report summarizes a study of entrance pressure measured in nine hydraulic models and two laboratory investigations of entrance designs for earth dam flood control outlet works. The experimental data are examined to determine the effects of upstream face geometry, guide piers, and bulkhead and gate slots. Both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional type inlets are considered and compared with idealized inlets. The results are presented graphically in terms of dimensionless pressure drop coefficients for use in estimating pressure conditions to be expected in design practice. Design criteria are recommended.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0724537

Entities

People

  • Yen-hsi Chu

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dams
  • Design Criteria
  • Earth Dams
  • Experimental Data
  • Flood Control
  • Floods
  • Geometry
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design