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5 ft along bridge
.2 + .8 depth, add +2
.6 when that is impracticable,
= mean.
subsurface. With wheel of
meter just below water,
multiply this by .9
= mean.
meter can be placed below the
weight.
For mean velocity divide Total D discharge by
Total Area.
Use hand mark on bridge
and move away from bridge.
In case of freshets use 10 ft or 15 ft interval to get across
section quick.
Find angle of water to bridge.
Corrections must be made
with bridge vertical,
Rising or rising stage is greater than in falling stage.
New York Standard Watch Co.
Forbnscher.
Locks.
Wolf Cr.
Culley Cr.
Rosena
Kindle, Straw and Bigtim
Cubbery.