Figure 303.12. Discharge through a triangular weir.

(303.47)

where K is the weir coecient which is a function of the head H . For weirs
with between 60 and 90, K is between 0.60 and 0.57 as the head H varies
between 0.2 and 2.0 ft.

303.19.3. Broad-Crested Weirs

For a broad-crested weir, the discharge equation is given by

(303.48)

where K is the weir coecient which depends on several factors, such as

approach velocity, slope of the upstream face, and longitudinal length of the
crest. As H /Y approaches zero, the coecient K approaches 0.85.

The discharge equation for a broad-crested weir is written as

(303.49)

where C = weir coecient varies with weir crest breadth (w ) as given in

Table 303.6

Table 303.6. Weir Coecient for Broad-Crested Weirs

 b = weir length (ft)

H = measured head (ft)

303.19.4. Proportional Weirs

The proportional weir is shaped so that the discharge area varies nonlinearly
with head. This results in the weir having a linear head-discharge
relationship. A typical proportional weir is shown in Fig. 303.13. The
discharge (cfs) for a proportional weir is given by