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What is a Froude Number?
Think about gravity's role in fluid flows.
Define a distorted model.
Look at how a model might be different from its prototype.
What is the relationship between the Froude number of model and prototype?
Consider gravity's impact on the flows in both cases.
True or False: Distorted models aim for perfect geometric similarity.
Reflect on the limitations of space and materials.
In a river study, if the horizontal scale is 1/250 and the vertical scale is 1/100. Calculate the expected flow discharge given a prototype discharge of 300 m³/s. Include considerations for the differences in scales.
Make sure you cube and apply the ratios correctly to solve.
When modeling a dam, the height is distilled to 1/50. Discuss how this affects the stress distribution on the dam's foundation compared to a full size if the vertical load remains constant.
Look for stress distribution differences across the scaled height.
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