Pipe Sizing and Runoff A development has a runoff coefficient of 0.4, a drainage area of 45 acres, and a 25-year intensity of 1.9 inch/hour. Find the peak flow rate using the rational method and size a circular pipe to convey the 25-year flow rate.

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Pipe Sizing and Runoff
A development has a runoff coefficient of 0.4, a drainage area of 45 acres, and a 25-year intensity of 1.9
inch/hour.
Find the peak flow rate using the rational method and size a circular pipe to convey the 25-year flow rate.
Transcribed Image Text:Pipe Sizing and Runoff A development has a runoff coefficient of 0.4, a drainage area of 45 acres, and a 25-year intensity of 1.9 inch/hour. Find the peak flow rate using the rational method and size a circular pipe to convey the 25-year flow rate.
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