Question: A contracted ( two - end contraction ) rectangular weir with length, L of 3 . 0 meters and height, P of 1 . 5

A contracted (two-end contraction) rectangular weir with length,
L of 3.0 meters and height, P of 1.5 meters is to be installed in
a small river. The current average depth of the river is 0.5
meter with velocity of 0.35 m/s and width of 5.0 meters.
Determine the (a) head above the weir and the (b) depth of the
river after the contracted rectangular weir has been installed.
Use Francis Formula for the rectangular weir.

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