Question: 4 . ( 1 5 pts ) As the result of flooding in Boise s north end due to a thunderstorm you previously analyzed, you

4.(15 pts) As the result of flooding in Boises north end due to a thunderstorm you previously analyzed, you have determined the 25-year design peak flow for the storm drainage line to be 30 ft3/s.
a. The existing pipe is a 30 inch inside diameter corrugated metal storm drain pipe at a .0035 ft/ft slope. Is this pipe adequate for the design flow without surcharging (assume surcharging occurs if the design flow is greater than the full pipe capacity)? Show your analysis.
b. What diameter of concrete pipe (assume a concrete sewer with manholes, inlets, etc. straight) would you recommend replacing it with if the design flow depth over diameter (y/D) is 0.75 and the inside pipe diameters are only available in 0.5-foot increments (2,2.5,3, etc.)? The new pipe will need to be constructed at the same grade (slope) as the existing pipe.

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