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P714 Roughness Coefficient (Ks)
When P700 = 2, BS3680 Flume this parameter is used to enter the
roughness coefficient of the flume in millimetres, see table below for
further details.
Plastics, etc
Perspex, PVC or other smooth faced
plastics
Resin-bonded glass-fibre moulded
against smooth forms of sheet metal or
well sanded and painted timber
Metal
Smooth, machined and polished metal
Uncoated sheet metal, rust free
Painted or coated casting
Concrete
In-situ or precast construction using
steel formwork, with all irregularities
rubbed down or filled in
In-situ or precast construction using
plywood or wrought timber
framework
Smooth trowelled cement rendering
Concrete with thin film ofsewage
slime
Wood
Planned timber or plywood
P715 Water Temperature
When P700 = 2, BS3680 Flume this parameter is used to enter the mean
water temperature in
0
C.