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| {{Plainlist|1=Where: | | {{Plainlist|1=Where: |
− | *''W<sub>T</sub>'' is the width of the inlet for complete capture (m), | + | *''W<sub>T</sub>'' is the total width of inlet for complete capture (m), |
| *''Q'' is the design flow perpendicular to the inlet (m<sup>3</sup>/s) | | *''Q'' is the design flow perpendicular to the inlet (m<sup>3</sup>/s) |
| *''S<sub>0</sub>'' is the longitudinal slope ratio | | *''S<sub>0</sub>'' is the longitudinal slope ratio |
| *''n'' is Manning's 'n' (between 0.012 and 0.016 for concrete, depending on surface treatment), and | | *''n'' is Manning's 'n' (between 0.012 and 0.016 for concrete, depending on surface treatment), and |
| *''S<sub>x</sub>'' is the cross slope ratio (typically between 0.015 and 0.04)}} | | *''S<sub>x</sub>'' is the cross slope ratio (typically between 0.015 and 0.04)}} |
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| + | The value obtained for total inlet width can then be divided by a chosen number of inlets to determine the required width of each curb cut inlet. Curb cut inlets draining roadways should be a minimum of 0.45 m in width and are typically no wider than 2 m. |
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| + | Where the curb cut width is constrained and a greater flow into the BMP is desired, the effective cross slope (''S<sub>x</sub>'') may be increased by adding a depressed concrete apron. |
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| Where the intention is to capture only a proportion of the flow, the ratio of flow entering the curb inlet may be calculated: | | Where the intention is to capture only a proportion of the flow, the ratio of flow entering the curb inlet may be calculated: |
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| *''R<sub>c</sub>'' is the proportion of flow entering the curb cut, and | | *''R<sub>c</sub>'' is the proportion of flow entering the curb cut, and |
| *''W'' is the available curb cut width (m)}} | | *''W'' is the available curb cut width (m)}} |
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− | Where the curb cut width is constrained and a greater flow into the BMP is desired, the effective cross slope may be increased by adding a depressed apron.
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| ==Example== | | ==Example== |