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Observation on scale models of culverts; effective position of hydraulic grade line at outlet section when outlet end of full flowing culvert is free from submergence; data on conditions for self priming of square box culverts and circular pipes with sharp cornered entrance.
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Li et al. (1956) studied this question.
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