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Hydrocad Gutter Flow Bypass

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sserpa

Civil/Environmental
Jun 30, 2008
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Is there a way to model the gutter flow bypass from a catch basin pond? The custom weir only allows for a symmetrical weir.
 
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You could enter an exact rating curve using a special outlet, but a trapezoidal weir or custom weir should be pretty close. Even though these are assumed to be symetrical, they can be used to approximate an asymetrical situation with a minimal difference in the discharge or head. If in doubt, try both and compare the results.


Peter Smart
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Keep in mind that HydroCad is not set up to do FHWA inlet capture calcs. Bypass flow is largely a function of gutter spread vs. width of the inlet. If this is what you are after, you may need to do some of these calcs outside of HydroCad.
 
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