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Download Solution PDFIf A is the catchment area, according to Dicken's formula for estimation of flood discharge, the peak discharge is proportional to:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFDicken’s Method
It was adopted for Northern India.
where
QP = Peak discharge in m3/s.
A = Area in km2.
CD = coefficient applicable in the region.
Important Points:
Different empirical method for determining flood discharge are as follows:
Ryve’s Method
This formula is used only in Southern India.
Jarvi’s Method
This formula is applicable for Eastern India.
Inglis Method
This formula is used only in Maharashtra. Here three different cases are taken into consideration.
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