Practice PMP Estimation for Different Durations and Areas - 14.4 | 14. Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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PMP Estimation for Different Durations and Areas

14.4 - PMP Estimation for Different Durations and Areas

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does PMP stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what the term refers to.

Question 2 Easy

How do smaller areas generally compare regarding PMP values?

💡 Hint: Consider the intensity of rainfall.

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Question 1

What does a shorter duration of rainfall typically result in for PMP estimates?

Higher PMP values
Lower PMP values
No effect

💡 Hint: Think about how storms behave over time.

Question 2

True or False: Larger areas will always produce higher PMP estimates than smaller areas.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of concentration.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are faced with a scenario involving an engineering project in a mountainous region. The designs predict both 6-hour and 24-hour PMP values. If the 6-hour value is 50 mm, what might the 24-hour value generally indicate based on DAD principles?

💡 Hint: Remember how intensity spreads over time and area.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how you would approach designing flood-control measures in a city that experiences both short intense storms and longer, lighter rainfall. What factors would you consider in light of PMP estimation?

💡 Hint: Reflect on intensity and water drainage capabilities.

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