THE CALIBRATION OF SHARP CRESTED WEIRS BY THE PONDAGE DRAWDOWN METHOD

The paper outlines the problems of calibrating flow measuring structures by conventional techniques. The principle of the pondage drawdown method of calibration is described and the accuracy of the method determined by application to a 90 degrees V notch sharp created weir. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Elsevier

  Radarweg 29
  Amsterdam,   Netherlands  1043 NX
• Authors:
  • Johnson, F A
  • Green, C S
• Publication Date: 1977-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 363-373
• Serial:
  • Journal of Hydrology
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 3/4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accuracy; Calibration; Earthwork; Flow; Measurement; Structures; Weirs
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157767
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM