Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The best unit duration of storm for a unit hydrograph is
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Choose the correct answer
A
1 hour
B
one-fourth of the basin lag
C
one-half of the basin lag
D
equal to the basin lag
Correct Answer
B. one-fourth of the basin lag
Why is this the answer?
The recommended unit duration is about one-fourth of the basin lag.
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