Hydraulic Efficiency of Grate and Curb Inlets - Urban Drainage and ...
Hydraulic Efficiency of Grate and Curb Inlets - Urban Drainage and ...
Hydraulic Efficiency of Grate and Curb Inlets - Urban Drainage and ...
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3.5 Summary<br />
A testing program designed for evaluating the performance <strong>of</strong> Type 13, 16, <strong>and</strong> R inlets,<br />
comprised <strong>of</strong> 318 tests, was conducted at Colorado State University. A 1/3-scale model <strong>of</strong> a<br />
two-lane street section was constructed. Variations in street longitudinal slope, cross slope, inlet<br />
length, <strong>and</strong> flow depth were accomplished to provide data on captured inlet flow <strong>and</strong> bypassed<br />
street flow. In addition, the spread <strong>of</strong> flow was measured along the street section. Surface<br />
roughness <strong>of</strong> the prototype was designed to be 0.015, which is the mean value for asphalt.<br />
Inflow to the model was measured using either a magnetic flow meter or a differential pressure<br />
meter. Outflow from the model was measured using sharp-crested weirs for captured inlet flow<br />
<strong>and</strong> bypassed street flow. Photographs were taken <strong>and</strong> video recordings were made to facilitate<br />
later inspection <strong>of</strong> flow conditions in the model. From the collected test data, qualitative <strong>and</strong><br />
quantitative observations will be made for determination <strong>of</strong> efficiency for each inlet.<br />
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