Answer:
H_w = 2.129 m
Explanation:
given,
Width of the weir, B = 1.2 m
Depth of the upstream weir, y = 2.5 m
Discharge, Q = 0.5 m³/s
Weir coefficient, C_w = 1.84 m
Now, calculating the water head over the weir
[tex]Q = C_w BH^{3/2}[/tex]
[tex]H = (\dfrac{Q}{C_wB})^{2/3}[/tex]
[tex]H = (\dfrac{0.5}{1.84\times 1.2})^{2/3}[/tex]
[tex]H = 0.371\ m[/tex]
now, level of weir on the channel
H_w = y - H
H_w = 2.5 - 0.371
H_w = 2.129 m
Height at which weir should place is equal to 2.129 m.