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== What entry/exit loss and contraction coefficients should I use for 1D culverts? ==
We don’t provide hard recommendations on the exit and entry losses to use for culverts as we have found different organisations around the world, typically government, have their own guidelines for different types of inlets configurations and require these to be used, for example, the <u>[https://www.ipwea-qnt.com/products-resources/qudm/ Queensland Urban Drainage Manual]</u> (QUDM). However, it is very important to understand how losses are applied and that different 1D solvers may treat them differently. For cross-checking your results from any hydraulic modelling software, a simple calculation applying the entry and exit losses (allowing for any automatic adjustments as discussed below) to the computed head (V2/2g), plus allowing any surface roughness losses (Manning's equation) for longer culverts, is the best practice for culverts flowing in a sub-critical flow condition (i.e. downstream controlled flow).<br>
For the entrance loss values, the approach should be to use values as quoted in the literature or guidelines for the inlet shape and design unless there is evidence to use another value (e.g. comparison with reliable calibration data would indicate different energy losses).
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== How do negative "M", "N" and "R" values deactivate 1D cross-sections? ==
When negative “M” values are used to deactivate 1D cross-sections, it changes the flow area, wetted perimeter, hydraulic radius, and the conveyance, while keeping the storage width unchanged. It is like inserting a thin plate at the middle of the channel, as shown in the figure below. This approach is preferred to retain the storage in the system but reduce the conveyance (e.g., off-stream storage not contributing to conveyance or sections either side of a constriction to generate better approach/departure velocities if using the Total Area approach). <br>
'''Note:''' The negative "M" value must be a negative of a valid material ID.<br>
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When using negative (-1) “N” (Manning’s n) or “R” (relative resistance factor) to deactivate the 1D cross-sections, it reduces both the flow area and the storage width, as shown in the figure below.<br>
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==Calculating a 1d_bc head-discharge curve==
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==Why is the maximum 1D water level higher than 2D water level?==
TUFLOW calculates storage at 1D nodes (including manholes) and calculates flux at pipe mid-sections. The storages at the manholes are saved in the format of ‘elevation vs nodal area’ tables, which can be reviewed in the .eof file:<br>
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The change in water volume in a manhole is calculated based on the inflow from the pit above (if there is one) and the inflow/outflow from the connected pipes. The change in water level is then calculated based on the change in volume and the nodal area at that elevation.<br>
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TUFLOW extends the ‘elevation vs nodal area’ table by 5 m (the last 2 numbers in the table above), which allows for the calculation of pressurised pipe flow when a manhole is drowned. If the maximum 1D water level is higher than the DEM, that means the manhole was drowned and pressurised during the peak of the flood. <br>
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==How to represent the hydraulic behavior at the outlet of a pipe, including headwalls and transitions to open channels? ==
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== How do I model blockage for irregular shaped culverts or channels? ==
For irregular shaped culverts and channels
A skew angle of 0 means the cross section is aligned with the flow. As the angle increases, the effective width is reduced. For example, a skew of
== Do calculations differ if I specify multiple culverts using the Number_of attribute, even if the total dimensions are the same as a single culvert? ==
Yes. This can slightly affect the modelling results.
The key difference between a single wide culvert and multiple culverts with the same total width is the wetted perimeter. Multiple culverts have a slightly larger wetted perimeter due to the internal walls, which increases friction in downstream-controlled regimes. While friction losses are generally small compared to entry and exit losses, the impact on hydraulic behaviour is usually minor.
However, it’s important to model the configuration that best represents the actual structure when assessing culvert performance.
== How do I model a scruffy dome? ==
A scruffy dome is a type of dome inlet screen installed over a drop inlet, commonly used in stormwater systems. These inlets can be modelled in TUFLOW using a 1D Q type pit with a depth–discharge curve that reflects the hydraulic performance of the dome.
[https://www.ipwea-qnt.com/products-resources/qudm/ <u>QUDM</u>] recommends using the lesser of the weir flow or orifice flow equations to define inlet capacity (see Section 7.5.4). A blockage factor is also recommended to account for potential debris build-up during flood events (see Table 7.5.1 Provision for blockage at kerb inlets). This factor may vary depending on local guidelines, so regional standards should be consulted.
Once the rating curve is calculated, it can be added to the pit inlet database and linked to the Q type pit.
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== How can trash screens be represented? ==
A trash screen is a physical barrier, typically made from bars or mesh, placed at the inlet or outlet of a culvert, pipe, or channel to prevent debris from entering or exiting the structure.
Trash screens can be represented by applying additional head losses and blockage effects in accordance with <u>[https://www.ipwea-qnt.com/products-resources/qudm/ QUDM]</u> guidance. The approach depends on the location of the screen and the degree of blockage.
Possible use cases include:
* Where the screen is attached directly to the culvert inlet or outlet, the losses are applied to the culvert itself.
* Where the screen is located upstream of a culvert inlet or downstream of a culvert outlet, it can be modelled as a short zero length CF, IF, or RF channel before (upstream) or after (downstream) the culvert.
* In all cases, the net flow area should be reduced to account for the bars and any debris blockage, either by adjusting the flow area directly or by using the pBlockage attribute.
For example, the image below could be represented as a rectangular shaped screen located upstream or downstream of a culvert, modelled as a short zero length RF (rectangular culvert with fixed losses) channel using a 1d_nwk GIS layer.
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== How can fishway baffles in a culvert be modelled? ==
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Fishway baffles are barriers inside a culvert that slow the water and help fish swim through.
These approaches could be used to represent them inside a model:
* Short culvert with smaller opening.
** A short culvert section is added with its bottom and top levels set to match the fish baffle. The width is set to the total width of the fish passage gaps. This represents the reduced space for water to pass through.
* Two culverts in a row.
** Two culverts are connected in series. The first is the normal culvert, and the second is a very short culvert with a smaller opening sized to the fish baffle gaps.
For both options, sensitivity testing is recommended because at low flows the way the culvert is defined can change the results. These methods do not include turbulence or detailed 3D water movement around the baffles. If accurate fish passage flows are required, a CFD 3D model can be used to determine the flows and those flows can then be applied using a 1D Q type channel.
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