13.2 - Concept of Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF)
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Practice Questions
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Define Rainfall Intensity.
💡 Hint: What unit is used to measure rainfall intensity?
What does Duration refer to in the context of IDF?
💡 Hint: Think about how long the rain falls.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does IDF stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between rainfall and time.
True or False: The duration of rainfall affects its intensity.
💡 Hint: Consider how prolonged rain might increase intensity.
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You are tasked with designing a new urban drainage system for a city prone to heavy rain. Analyze how varying intensities and durations of storms could affect your designs.
💡 Hint: Utilize local rainfall data comprehensively and factor in climate changes.
Assess how wrong estimations of IDF curves could cause a city to flood during a heavy rain event. What preventive measures could be proposed?
💡 Hint: Think of real-world consequences for community planning.
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