Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

A 1000 acres watershed in the Bethlehem Township has the following characteristics: 900 acres of the watershed is an open space in good condition with

A 1000 acres watershed in the Bethlehem Township has the following characteristics: 900 acres of the watershed is an open space in good condition with Type C soil and 100 acres of the watershed is residential district and has average lots area as acre and average % impervious area as 25% with Type C soil. (a) Calculate the direct runoff Q for a 2-year, 24 hours storm assuming AMC II. (b) What is the time of concentration of this storm event give the following characteristics: Sheet flow: bare smooth soil, Lf = 50 ft, Sf = 0.01ft/ft; Shallow Concentrated Flow: Paved Gutter, Lsc= 400 ft, Ssc = 0.01ft/ft; Channel flow: grassed waterway with more stones, L0 = 5000 ft, S0 = 0.005ft/ft, A = 100 in2; P = 3 in. Use tables in Lecture 13 (p 17, p 21 and p 24) for necessary n values.

image text in transcribed image text in transcribed

image text in transcribed

Values for Manning's n for overland flow are based TABLE 10.1: Manning's n for Overland Flow Surface type Manning's n Range Smooth concrete 0.011 0.010.014 Bare sand 0.01 0.01-0.016 Asphalt 0.012 0.010-0.018 Bare clay 0.012 0.010-0.016 Smooth earth 0.018 0.015-0.021 Graveled surface 0.02 0.012-0.030 Bare clay-loam (eroded) 0.02 0.012-0.033 Fallow (no residue) 0.05 0.0060.16 Cultivated soils (residue cover = 20%) 0.06 Bare smooth soil 0.10 Range (clipped) 0.10 0.020.24 Range (natural) 0.13 0.01-0.32 Sparse vegetation 0.15 Grass (short prairie) 0.15 0.100.25 Values for Manning's n for natural channel flow are based on surface type. NATURAL STREAM Minimum Normal Maximum 0.025 0.030 0.033 Type of Channel and Description 1. Minor Stream (top width at flood stage

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image

Step: 3

blur-text-image

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

Accounting The Basis For Business Decisions

Authors: Robert F. Meigs, Jan R. Williams, Susan F Haka, Mark S. Bettner

International 11th Edition

007115809X, 978-0071158091

More Books

Students also viewed these Accounting questions

Question

How can emotions cause communication breakdown?

Answered: 1 week ago

Question

define and explain the meaning of managerial account

Answered: 1 week ago