Problem- A spillway discharges flood flow at a rate of 9 m³/s per metre width. If the depth of flow on the horizontal apron at the toe of the spillway is 46 cm, find the tail water depth needed to form a hydraulic jump.

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Problem- A spillway discharges flood flow at a rate of 9 m³/s per metre width. If the depth of flow on
the horizontal apron at the toe of the spillway is 46 cm, find the tail water depth needed to form a
hydraulic jump.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem- A spillway discharges flood flow at a rate of 9 m³/s per metre width. If the depth of flow on the horizontal apron at the toe of the spillway is 46 cm, find the tail water depth needed to form a hydraulic jump.
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