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Download Solution PDFAccording to the Dicken's formula for estimating floods, the peak discharge is [proportional to: (A is catchment area)
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Ryve’s Method
This formula is used only in Southern India.
Rational Method
This method is based on the principle of the relationship between rainfall and runoff. Hence, it can be considered to be similar to empirical method.
Dicken’s Method
It was earlier adopted only in Northern India but now it can be used in most of the States in India after proper modification of the constant.
Inglis Method
This formula is used only in Maharashtra. Here three different cases are taken into consideration.
where
QP = Peak discharge in m3/s.
A = Area in km2.
CR = CD = coefficient applicable in certain region.
6 < CD < 30
6 < CR < 11
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