IMPORTANT TERMS USED FOR RIVER TRAINING WORKS AND BRIDGES
W=40835Q1/2
D=0.43Qf1/3 or 1.338Q2f1/3
Nature of the river |
Depth of Sour |
* Straight reach |
1.25 D |
* Moderate bend condition e.g. along apron of Gide bund |
1.50 D |
* At a severe bend |
1.75 D |
* At a right angle bend or at the nose of pier |
2.0D |
* Against mole head of guide bund and in severe swirls |
2.5 to 2.75 D |
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