a) Estimate the peak discharge for a small catchment area with an eff…
Previous year question for Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering.
Question
a) Estimate the peak discharge for a small catchment area with an effective impervious area of 25 hectares (250,000 square meters) during a storm event with an intensity of 30 mm/hour. The runoff coefficient for impervious areas is determined to be 0.70. Calculate the peak discharge using the Rational Method.
10 Marks
b) Flood forecasting and flood warning system is a must for fighting and combating floods. Discuss this statement in detail.
10 Marks
- Year: 2022
- Subject: Hydrology and Irrigation Engineering