Obstacles in flumes reduce the flow cross-section. This may lead to to backwaters upstream of the obstacles.
HM 163.46 contains several piers with different profiles typical for bridge piers. The discharge behaviour with little reduction of cross-section is studied with a single pier. Up to three piers mounted at the same time cause a considerable reduction of cross-section.
The effect of the angle of attack can be studied by turning the mounted pier.
A clamping device fixes the pier(s) in the experimental flume. An angle scale indicates the angle between pier nose and flow.
Set of piers, seven profiles
Overview
Obstacles in flumes reduce the flow cross-section. This may lead to to backwaters upstream of the obstacles.
HM 163.46 contains several piers with different profiles typical for bridge piers. The discharge behaviour with little reduction of cross-section is studied with a single pier. Up to three piers mounted at the same time cause a considerable reduction of cross-section.
The effect of the angle of attack can be studied by turning the mounted pier.
A clamping device fixes the pier(s) in the experimental flume. An angle scale indicates the angle between pier nose and flow.
