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The document discusses the factors influencing culvert design, including precipitation, subsurface flow, runoff, and infiltration. Designers must calculate peak flow rates and size the culvert to handle maximum runoff while managing both surface and subsurface flows. The hydraulic capacity is determined by flow velocity and cross-sectional area, with considerations for infiltration rates impacting the overall design and efficiency of the culvert.

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The document discusses the factors influencing culvert design, including precipitation, subsurface flow, runoff, and infiltration. Designers must calculate peak flow rates and size the culvert to handle maximum runoff while managing both surface and subsurface flows. The hydraulic capacity is determined by flow velocity and cross-sectional area, with considerations for infiltration rates impacting the overall design and efficiency of the culvert.

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Precipitation:

The intensity and duration of rainfall events determine the peak runoff rates that the culvert must
handle. Designers use rainfall data to calculate the peak flow rates using methods such as the
Rational Method or hydrological modeling.
Subsurface flow:
Water can infiltrate into the culvert or exfiltrate from it, affecting the hydraulic performance.
This is particularly important in areas with permeable soils. The culvert may need to be lined or
sealed to prevent unwanted water exchange. Subsurface flow can influence the overall flow
regime around the culvert, impacting its capacity to handle peak flows. The design must ensure
that both surface and subsurface flows are adequately managed.
Runoff:
Runoff determines the peak flow rate and the volume of water that the culvert must handle.
Designers use runoff calculations to size the culvert appropriately, ensuring it can accommodate
peak flow events without causing upstream flooding. The hydraulic capacity of the culvert must
be designed to carry the maximum expected runoff without exceeding its capacity. This involves
calculating the cross-sectional area and slope to achieve the desired flow velocity and capacity.
Runoff also influences the design of the culvert's inlet and outlet. Inlet control structures might
be necessary to manage the flow entering the culvert, while outlet structures ensure safe
discharge and minimize erosion downstream.
Infiltration:
Higher infiltration rates reduce surface runoff, potentially lowering the volume of water that
needs to be handled by the culvert. Accurate estimation of infiltration rates helps in sizing the
culvert appropriately. Infiltration contributes to groundwater recharge, which can raise the water
table. If the water table is high, it can impact the design of the culvert by creating buoyancy
forces and increasing the potential for seepage. The design must account for reduced surface
runoff due to infiltration. If infiltration significantly reduces the volume of water reaching the
culvert, a smaller culvert might be sufficient. Conversely, in areas with low infiltration, the
culvert must handle larger volumes of runoff. Incorporating infiltration systems, like permeable
pavements or infiltration trenches, upstream of the culvert can help manage surface runoff and
reduce the load on the culvert.
The flow velocity is determined by the formula
Q=V×A
Where Q = Flow rate (171.8l/sec = 0.172m³/sec)
V = Flow velocity
A = Cross sectional area (2.94 × 1.75)
V = Q/A
》0.172/5.14 = 0.034m/sec

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