HEC-RAS Hydraulic Reference Manual Appendix Flow Transitions in Bridge Backwater Analysis Conclusions From The Study Current: Contraction Coefficients PDF Download PDF Download page Contraction Coefficients. Current page All pages Contraction Coefficients Owing to the nature of this data (69 out of 76 cases had the minimum value of 0.10), a regression analysis was not fruitful. Like the expansion coefficients, the prevailing values are significantly lower than the standard recommended values. ×