determine the return period
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Conduct a single-station flood-frequency analysis on annual flood peaks of a small stream as given below has a
coefficient of skewness equal to zero. Do all necessary steps for conducting such an analysis including the use of the
Weibull plotting positions. Based on the single-station flood-frequency analysis plot, determine the return period of
100 cfs flood peak. Also, obtain the flood peaks for return periods of 10-year and 5-year.
Year 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Annual Flood Peak (cfs) 300 60 80 100 40 800 400 30 700 80
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