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Journal Article

Author
Hawken, R. W. H.
Title
River flood measurement from height records
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 8, no. 8, Aug 1936, pp. 281-5
Description

See also Discussions and communications:
JIEA v.8, no.10, Oct 1936, p.373; and
JIEA v.9, no.7, Jul 1937, p.274.

Abstract

The paper gives a simple analysis leading to a method of flood measurement by using the stream volume itself as the measuring unit; If the heights of the stream at suitable points along the length affected by the flood, be plotted through the period of the flood, especial note being made of the time where a rise just begins, then, provided cross sections of the river are known, and that the flood causes no serious changes in the river channel, a measure of the rate of discharge can be made to any accuracy desired. Similarly for a falling flood.
The method mentioned is independent of velocity measurements. Empirical and practical modifications are discussed, particularly those which may permit of the use of a single section or a single compartment. A note on Repetitive Curves is added.
An alternative theoretic investigation is also made, based on the Chezy formula for velocity and the consideration of non-uniform flow. A formula is given, and procedure indicated, for deducing velocities and flow from the observed slopes of the water surface.

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  • Hawken, R. W. H.; Kemp, J. R., 'River flood measurement from height records (Discussions and communications)', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 9 (7) (1937), 274. Details
  • Hawken, R. W. H.; Nimmo, W. H. R., 'River flood measurement from height records (Discussions and communications)', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 8 (10) (1936), 373. Details

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