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Kinematic Wave Formula
This equation is generally most applicable for turbulent flow on homogeneous surfaces.
Where
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| Surface | n |
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| Asphalt pavement | 0.012 |
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| Concrete pavement | 0.014 |
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| Bare packed soil | 0.020 |
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| Rough bare packed soil | 0.030 |
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| Mowed poor grass | 0.030 |
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| Cultivated rows, no crop | 0.030 |
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| Cultivated row, with crop | 0.040 |
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| Pasture – average grass | 0.040 |
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| Dense grass | 0.060 |
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| Shrubs and brushes | 0.080 |
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| Woods and forests | 0.200 |
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| Land Use | n |
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| Business | 0.015-0.030 |
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| Semi-business | 0.020-0.035 |
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| Dense residential | 0.025-0.040 |
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| Suburban residential | 0.030-0.055 |
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| Parks | 0.040-0.080 |
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| Light Industrial | 0.015-0.035 |
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