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Rational Method (Ex)

The document presents the Rational Method for calculating peak stormwater flow. It gives the formula for peak flow Q as a function of runoff coefficient C, drainage area A, and rainfall intensity i. It lists assumptions of the method and notes it is not recommended for large catchment areas or where ponding may occur. The example problem applies the method to calculate peak discharge for a 40.7 ha subcatchment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and develops runoff hydrographs using the Rational Hydrograph Method for 5 and 10 minute design storms.

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Rational Method (Ex)

The document presents the Rational Method for calculating peak stormwater flow. It gives the formula for peak flow Q as a function of runoff coefficient C, drainage area A, and rainfall intensity i. It lists assumptions of the method and notes it is not recommended for large catchment areas or where ponding may occur. The example problem applies the method to calculate peak discharge for a 40.7 ha subcatchment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and develops runoff hydrographs using the Rational Hydrograph Method for 5 and 10 minute design storms.

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Ci A

Q=
360

Q = Peak flow (m3/s);


C = Runoff coefficient (Table 2.5 MSMA 2nd Ed)
i = Average rainfall intensity (mm/hr)
A = Drainage area (ha).

Assumptions used in the Rational Method


are as follows:
The peak flow occurs when the entire
catchment is contributing to the flow;
The rainfall intensity is the uniform over
the entire catchment area; and
The rainfall intensity is uniform over a
time duration equal to the time of
concentration, t

The Rational Method is not


recommended for use where:
The catchment area is greater than 80
ha (TxDOT, 2009);
Ponding of stormwater in the
catchment might affect peak
discharge; and
The design and operation of large and
more costly drainage facilities are to
be undertaken, particularly if they
involve storage.

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D3

A2
D2

D1

A1

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A3 = 1.04Ha
C3 = 0.9
td3 = 5.1min
to3 = 4.8min
A2 = 1.12Ha
C2 = 0.9
td23 = 6.5min
to23 = 4.8min

D3

A1 = 1.4Ha
C1 = 0.9
td13 = 10.6min
to13 = 4.3min
A2 = 1.12Ha
C2 = 0.9
td2 = 5.0min
to2 = 4.8min

D2

A1 = 1.4Ha
C1 = 0.9
td12 = 9.2min
to12 = 4.3min

tc = 9.9min

Q = 0.49

tc = 11.3min

Q = 0.53

tc = 14.9min

Q = 0.51

tc = 9.8min

Q = 0.54

Q = 1.54

Q = 1.10
tc = 13.5min

Q = 0.56

D1
A1 = 1.4Ha
C1 = 0.9
td1 = 7.8min
to1 = 4.3min

tc = 12.1min

Q = 0.59

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C2
A2
t02 = 2min
td2 = 4min

C4
A4
t04 = 1min
td4 = 4min

C1
A1
t01 = 5min
td1 = 3min

C1A1 + C2 A2

(i@ t =5 + 4 )(A1 + A2 )
A
+
A

1
2
Q=
360
C3
A3
t03 = 5min
td3 = 7min

C1A1 + C2 A2 + C3 A3 + C4 A4

(i@ t =5 + 4 + 7 )(A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 )
+
+
+
A
A
A
A
1
2
3
4

Q=
360

C5
A5
t05 = 2min
td5 = 8min

C1A1 + C2 A2 + C3 A3 + C4 A4 + C5 A5

(i @ t =5 + 4 + 7 + 8 )(A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 )
A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5

Q=
360
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PROBLEM
Using Rational Method procedure to calculate a 20 yrar ARI peak
discharge from a subcatchment area of 40.7ha in Wangsa Maju,
Kuala Lumpur. Also develop the runoff hydrograph using the RHM
for drain AB on 5 and 10 min durations design storms

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