The theory of proportional weirs

Abstract

This paper reviews the work of Keshava Murthy and collaborators in the area of proportionaJ weirs. It brings forth the lacuna that existed in the theory of weirs and focusses on why there was need a for a generalized theory of weirs. it outlines the theorem of slope discharge continuity developed. emphasizing the importance of a datum or reference plane for every weir. It explains briefly the mathematical theory developed and its application to the design of several important weirs having wide application. The theory and application of geometrically simple weirs is briefly outlined.