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dc.contributor.authorMeyers, Michael J.
dc.date.accessioned2010-10-27T14:28:27Z
dc.date.available2010-10-27T14:28:27Z
dc.date.issued2010-10-27
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10464/3073
dc.description.abstractMathematical predictions of flow conditions along a steep gradient rock bedded stream are examined. Stream gage discharge data and Manning's Equation are used to calculate alternative velocities, and subsequently Froude Numbers, assuming varying values of velocity coefficient, full depth or depth adjusted for vertical flow separation. Comparison of the results with photos show that Froude Numbers calculated from velocities derived from Manning's Equation, assuming a velocity coefficient of 1.30 and full depth, most accurately predict flow conditions, when supercritical flow is defined as Froude Number values above 0.84. Calculated Froude Number values between 0.8 and 1.1 correlate well with observed transitional flow, defined as the first appearance of small diagonal waves. Transitions from subcritical through transitional to clearly supercritical flow are predictable. Froude Number contour maps reveal a sinuous rise and fall of values reminiscent of pool riffle energy distribution.en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherBrock Universityen_US
dc.subjectStream measurementsen_US
dc.subjectStreamflowen_US
dc.titleFlow regime prediction via froude number calculation in a rock-bedded streamen_US
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertationen
dc.degree.nameM.Sc. Earth Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Earth Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.disciplineFaculty of Mathematics and Scienceen_US
refterms.dateFOA2021-08-08T01:24:43Z


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