Assume that the time evolution of the infiltration capacity for a given soil is governed by Horton's equation. For this soil, the asymptotic or final equilibrium infiltration capacity is fc= 1.25 cm/h; and the initial infiltration capacity is fo=8 cm/h. The rate of decay of infiltration capacity parameter is k = 3 h-1. The time rate of change of precipitation is given below. Compute the rainfall intensity (and plot the hyetograph), infiltration capacity and actual infiltration.

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Assume that the time evolution of the infiltration capacity for a given soil is governed by
Horton's equation. For this soil, the asymptotic or final equilibrium infiltration capacity is fc=
1.25 cm/h; and the initial infiltration capacity is fo=8 cm/h. The rate of decay of infiltration
capacity parameter is k = 3 h-1. The time rate of change of precipitation is given below.
Compute the rainfall intensity (and plot the hyetograph), infiltration capacity and actual
infiltration.

Time
(min)
Total Precipitation (cm)
0-10 0.25
10-20 0.75
20-30 2.083
30-40 2.917
40-50 3.583
50-60 4.083
60-70 4.217

 

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