This document discusses different types of weirs based on their shape, crest width, size, discharge conditions, ratios, alignments, and special types. The most commonly used weir is the rectangular weir. The discharge relationship for weirs is generally expressed as Q=CL(2g/H)^(1/2) where Q is discharge, C is the discharge coefficient, L is the length of the weir, g is acceleration due to gravity, and H is the head over the weir crest. Some other weir types discussed include triangular, trapezoidal, Cipolletti, parabolic, circular, suppressed, contracted, free falling, submerged, proportional, labyrinth, piano key,