Curb cuts
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Sizing[edit]
To completely capture linear flow travelling along a gutter perpendicular to a curb inlet, the inlet must be of width::
Where the intention is to capture only a proportion of the flow, the ratio of flow entering the crub inlet may be calculated::
Example[edit]
Curb cuts Gallery[edit]
Curb cut into a bioretention facility in Hinsdale, IL.
Decorative aggregate in the center of the facility reduces erosion and dissipates power inflow around the inlet area. A monitoring/maintenance well can be seen in the foreground.
Photo credit: CNTCurb cut into a bioretention facility in Brown Deer, WI.
Aggregate is used to reduce erosion around the inlet area.
Photo credit: Aaron Volkening