Ask a Question

What is the shape of upstream wings in design of baffle fall?

← Prev Question Next Question →
+1 vote
in Irrigation Engineering by (75.2k points)
What is the shape of upstream wings in design of baffle fall?

(a) Trapezoidal

(b) Rectangular

(c) Circular

(d) Square

I got this question in an international level competition.

My question is from Canal Falls topic in portion Canal Falls of Irrigation Engineering

1 Answer

0 votes
by (106k points)
Right choice is (c) Circular

To elaborate: The shape given to upstream wings is circular of radius 3.6H^3/2 (H = total head over crest) when H is more than 0.3m and 2H when H is less than 0.3m. These circular wings are continued till they subtend an angle of 60 degrees at the centre.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community

Categories

Powered by TalkJarvis
...