The Horton's infiltration equation for a basin is given by fp = 6 + 16e-2tt where fp is in mm/hr and t in hour. If a storm occurs on this basin with an intensity of more than 20 mm/hr, determine the depth of infiltration for the first 15 minutes and average infiltration rate for first 45 minutes.
The Horton's infiltration equation for a basin is given by fp = 6 + 16e-2tt where fp is in mm/hr and t in hour. If a storm occurs on this basin with an intensity of more than 20 mm/hr, determine the depth of infiltration for the first 15 minutes and average infiltration rate for first 45 minutes.
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Transcribed Image Text:The Horton's infiltration equation for a basin is given by fp = 6 + 16e-2t where fp is in mm/hr and t in
hour. If a storm occurs on this basin with an intensity of more than 20 mm/hr, determine the depth of
infiltration for the first 15 minutes and average infiltration rate for first 45 minutes.
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