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Method for the preliminary design of Piano Key Weirs

The Piano Key Weir (PKW) is a particular geometry of weir associating to a labyrinth shape the use of overhangs to reduce the basis length. The PKW could thus be directly placed on a dam crest. Together with its important discharge capacity for low heads, this geometric feature makes the PKW an interesting solution for dam rehabilitation. However, its hydraulic design remains problematic, even at a preliminary stage. This paper presents a preliminary design method based on results of experimental tests. The method enables to design project models by extrapolation of characteristics of existing idealized scale models. A practical application is presented to illustrate the method.