7 - 29.5 Empirical Infiltration Models
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What is an empirical infiltration model?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the model is based on experimentation or theory.
What does Horton’s model assume about infiltration capacity?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'exponentially' regarding time.
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What does Horton’s model predict regarding infiltration?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects over time.
True or False: Philip’s Equation is only applicable to long-duration rain events.
💡 Hint: Think about the timing of infiltration.
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Using Horton’s infiltration model, determine the infiltration rate at time t=5 minutes if the initial infiltration rate is 20 cm/h, the final rate is 10 cm/h, and the decay constant is 0.1.
💡 Hint: First, calculate the exponent before multiplying.
Compare and contrast the applications of Philip’s equation and Green-Ampt model in urban vs. agricultural settings.
💡 Hint: Think about the physical environment and the types of surfaces involved.
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