Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

In stream flow measurement using a current meter, the velocity is typically measured at 0.6 times the depth from the surface when only one point is used. This represents the:

Fluid MechanicsFlow Measurement Current MeterMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

Maximum velocity point

B

Mean velocity in the vertical (as per empirical observation)

C

Minimum velocity point

D

Critical velocity

Correct Answer

B. Mean velocity in the vertical (as per empirical observation)

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Empirical finding: the mean velocity in a vertical column equals the velocity at 0.6 depth from the surface (single-point method). Two-point method: average of velocities at 0.2 depth and 0.8 depth from surface.

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