Question: Question 5 . [ 3 0 marks ] The ( simplified ) topology of a small catchment is shown in the below figure. The dotted

Question 5.[30 marks]
The (simplified) topology of a small catchment is shown in the below figure. The dotted lines represent the contour lines with the contour heights shown in italics. The outlet of the catchment is shown by the round black dot. A small stream flows through the bottom part of the catchment (shown by the black line). Assume the stream is a rectangular channel, 1 m wide, 0.2 m deep and with Manning's n of 0.035. Distances are shown on the left of the figure, the catchment is 200 m wide. There are no road/buildings
The roughness coefficient, n^(**), of the catchment is 0.1 for the scrub area and 0.4 for grassland. The below table shows the intensity-duration-frequency table for the catchment.
Table : Intensity-Duration-Frequency for question T3(in mmhr^(-1))
Duration ARI(y) aep 10m 20m 30m 60m 2h 6h 12h 24h 48h 72h 1.580.63322.216.814.210.67.84.73.42.51.51.120.524.618.615.611.88.65.13.72.71.61.250.233.625.221.416.111.66.94.93.52.11.6100.141.431.226.419.814.28.35.94.22.61.9200.0550.438.132.224.217.1107.1532.3300.03356.442.63627.119.111.17.85.53.42.5400.02561.246.23929.420.711.98.45.93.62.7500.0265.449.241.631.22212.68.96.33.82.8600.0176951.643.832.923.113.29.36.543800.01274.456.147.435.624.914.21074.23.21000.0179.259.750.437.926.515.110.57.44.53.3
(a) Explain the concept of partial area calculation and why it is necessary for the catchment in the
above figure.
[5 marks]
(b) Using the topological map in the above figure, calculate the time of concentration for
AEP =0.05.
[10 marks]
(c) Use the Rational method to calculate the flow (m3 s-1) through the outlet for AEP =0.05.
[10 marks]
(d) The entire area will be redeveloped. After recalculation your time of concentration reduces by
25%. Explain why you should not be directly comparing the peak flow from the redeveloped
catchment with the peak flow calculated under part c of this question. (a) Explain the concept of partial area calculation and why it is necessary for the catchment in the above figure.
[5 marks]
(b) Using the topological map in the above figure, calculate the time of concentration for \(\mathrm{AEP}=0.05\).
[10 marks]
(c) Use the Rational method to calculate the flow \(\left(\mathrm{m}^{3}\mathrm{~s}^{-1}\right)\) through the outlet for \(\mathrm{AEP}=0.05\).
[10 marks]
(d) The entire area will be redeveloped. After recalculation your time of concentration reduces by \(25\%\). Explain why you should not be directly comparing the peak flow from the redeveloped catchment with the peak flow calculated under part c of this question.
Question 5 . [ 3 0 marks ] The ( simplified )

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