Masters Theses

Larry W. Mays

Abstract

"A simulation model is developed to aid in the analysis of small dams to reduce the possibility of inadequate spillway designs. Basic assumptions concerning the geometric aspects of the natural reservoir are made to develop the model which is based upon describing the timing and magnitude of a design flood passing through a reservoir. Simulation equations are derived from the basic continuity equation and describe reservoir outflow and storage as functions of reservoir depth. Newton's Iteration Technique is utilized to solve the simulation equations for the reservoir depth. The resulting simulation model determines an optimum size auxiliary spillway having a minimum crest length for a range of spillway elevations. Estimated project cost equations are developed for an aid in the comparative analysis of alternative projects"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Harbaugh, Terence E., 1935-1973

Committee Member(s)

Stevens, Glendon Taylor, 1927-
Aughenbaugh, N. B.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1971

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

  • Computer Aided Spillway Design- Hydrologic Routing

Pagination

vi, 31 pages

Rights

© 1971 Larry Wesley Mays, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Spillways -- Design -- Mathematical models
Reservoirs -- Design and construction
Dams -- Design and construction

Thesis Number

T 2687

Print OCLC #

6038958

Electronic OCLC #

878078198

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