The following rainfall data in 5-minute intervals were recorded for a storm: Time (min): Depth (in) 5 :0.07 10 :0.20 15: 0.25 20: 0.22 25 :0.21 30: 0.16 35 :0.12 40 :0.03 a) plot the rainfall hyetograph as intensity (in/hr) versus time (min) b) calculate the maximum depth (in.) and intensity (in/hr) recorded in 5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes

The following rainfall data in 5-minute intervals were recorded for a storm: Time (min): Depth (in) 5 :0.07 10 :0.20 15: 0.25 20: 0.22 25 :0.21 30: 0.16 35 :0.12 40 :0.03 a) plot the rainfall hyetograph as intensity (in/hr) versus time (min) b) calculate the maximum depth (in.) and intensity (in/hr) recorded in 5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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