Forced Hydraulic Jumps below Abrupt Expansions

Abstract

A new approach for studying forced hydraulic jumps below abrupt symmetric and asymmetric expansions is introduced. Intensive experiments for two expansion ratios, one asymmetry ratio, and different solid sill heights and locations were conducted specifically for the spatial jump case as a critical design case. A new parameter correlating sill height and sill location is presented and found to play an important role in the basin’s design, scour, and flow patterns. Using this parameter gives distinguished relationships for predicting sequent depth, energy dissipation, and basin length for the preliminary or operating design in expected or unexpected flow conditions. Empirical equations and experimental regression curves are introduced to predict the sequent depth and the basin length at any sill height and sill location. Scour and flow patterns are intensively studied experimentally and qualitatively described for the symmetric and asymmetric basins with or without sills for the spatial jump. A numerical example is presented to illustrate the applicability of the study in preliminary and operating designs.