PROBLEM 2: Using the cumulative rainfall hyetograph given below for a 150-km2 watershed,determine the abstractions and the excess rainfall hyetograph using Horton's equation with fo =40 mm/h, fe = 10 mm/h, and k = 2 h-1. Assume that an interception storage of 10 mm is satisfiedbefore infiltration begins. Also, determine the depth and volume of excess rainfall and itsduration.Time (h)1 23456Cumulative rainfall (mm)2570115140160180

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PROBLEM 2: Using the cumulative rainfall hyetagraph given below for a 150-km² watershed, determine the abstractions and the excess rainfall hyetograph using Hortan's equation with fo = 40 mm/h, fe = 10 mm/h, and k = 2 h-l. Assume that an interception storage of 10 mm is satisfied before infiltration begins. Also, determine the depth and volume of excess rainfall and its duration. Time (h) 2 3 5 6 Cumulative rainfall (mm) 25 70 115 140 160 180

PROBLEM 2: Using the cumulative rainfall hyetagraph given below for a 150-km² watershed, determine the abstractions and the excess rainfall hyetograph using Hortan's equation with fo = 40 mm/h, fe = 10 mm/h, and k = 2 h-l. Assume that an interception storage of 10 mm is satisfied before infiltration begins. Also, determine the depth and volume of excess rainfall and its duration. Time (h) 2 3 5 6 Cumulative rainfall (mm) 25 70 115 140 160 180

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