ODOT CDSS - DESIGN SOFTWARE,

VERSION 1.0.0.3

USER MANUAL
April 25, 2006

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 Ohio Department of Transportation
Structural Engineering, Hydraulics Section
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223

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 Disclaimer
The contents of this computer program and related electronic files were developed for use
by the Ohio Department of Transportation. This material should not be used for any
specific application without independent examination and verification of its accuracy and
suitability for such application by professionally qualified personnel. The Ohio
Department of Transportation assumes no liability or responsibility for and makes no
representations or warranties as to the applicability or suitability of this report and related
computer system and anyone making use thereof or relying thereon assumes all risk and
liability arising from such use or reliance. This computer program does not constitute a
standard, specification or regulation.

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 Acknowledgments
A great effort went into the conversion of the older DOS program into this Windows
based version. A personal thanks goes out to the Division of Information Technology
(DOIT) center and the Compuware Corporation. The senior programmer Mauro
Monsignori spent countless hours deciphering the old Fortran code and converted it to a
more friendly Borland Delphi language. Extensive Beta Testing was provided over the
course of many months by Bob Lang and Paul Logan of W. E. Quicksall and Associates,
Inc. We are all in debt to their dedication to the project. A personal thanks goes out to
Doug Gruver, Matt Cozzoli, Kevin White, and countless others for their persistence in
reviewing the numerous beta versions prior to the release of this version. A personal
thanks also goes to Tim Keller, without whom this program would never have been
revised.

Respectfully,

Jeffrey E. Syar, P.E.

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 Table of Contents
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

PROGRAM REVISIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS ............................................................................................ 9

PROGRAM COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................ 11

CULVERT DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................... 12

CULVERT ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................... 26

STORM SEWER DESIGN/ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................... 38

INLET SPACING ................................................................................................................................................... 50

DITCH ANALYSIS................................................................................................................................................. 59

CULVERT GEOMETRICAL/HYDRAULIC TOOL.......................................................................................... 67

APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................. 68

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Installation

System Requirements

Below are the minimum system requirements for running CDSS:

Pentium II 266 processor

128 megabytes of RAM
Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
800 x 600 screen resolution or higher
16 bit video card
10 megabytes of free hard disk space

These minimum requirements are based on the minimum configuration the application was
tested on. The application may work on a computer with a lower processor and less memory.

Required Files: cdss.exe CDSSParameters.xml

cdss.chm UniversalCulvertParameters.xml

A printer must be installed or errors will occur. It may be possible to run CDSS without
generating errors by configuring the Windows operating system with a printer but without
actually having a printer installed. Check with your System Administrator.

Installation to a PC

Uninstall any previous version of ODOT Hydra 2004 prior to installing CDSS. Any input files
that you would like to keep should be copied to a temporary folder prior to installing CDSS.
Hydra 2004 input files are compatible with CDSS with the exception being Ditch Analysis files.
These files are not compatible and will not open with the new CDSS software.

From web site: CDSS can be downloaded from the Ohio Department of Transportation
web page at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/drrc/.

Installation to a network

CDSS is not designed to be used as network software.

Uninstalling

CDSS can be uninstalled using the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Windows Control
Panel.

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Program Revisions and Enhancements
ODOT CDSS Design Software replaces the software known as ODOT Hydra 2004. The
program is essentially identical to the previous software. However, the name of the program
was changed to CDSS due to trademark name issues. Several minor program bugs have been
corrected and the Ditch Analysis module has been revised to evaluate shear stress in lieu of
allowable velocity. It is important to note that the Hydra 2004 ditch analysis input files are not
compatible with CDSS.

Culvert Modules

The older culvert modules named Special Culvert and Long Span Culvert in ODOT Hydra 3.2E
were combined into a new module named Culvert Analysis while the older Universal Culvert
was renamed to Culvert Design. The code was modified so that all of the conventional conduit
shapes utilize the polynomial regression equations of the Universal Culvert module for culvert
installations with an unburied invert. Culverts with a buried invert utilize the equations of the
Long Span module (Inlet Control Design Equations – HDS-5, Appendix A). In some cases the
original program code was modified and some of the options previously available in ODOT
Hydra 3.2E are no longer available or have been modified to function differently in CDSS.

Enhancements to the Culvert Modules included:

• Addition of the box shape to the Culvert Design module.

• Addition of Inlet Control Design Equations. The designer now has the option of having the
program compute inlet headwater elevations using either the Polynominal Regression
Equations or the Inlet Control Design Equations.

• Composite Manning’s “n” may be computed using the burial depth feature of the Culvert
Design and Analysis module (as per HDS-5, Appendix B).

• Use of the two tailwater depths at two different discharges (program interpolates between
discharges for tailwater depth) in the Culvert Analysis module.

• Use of culvert elevations instead of relative numbers (except for burial depth).

• The user interface has changed.

Storm Sewer Design Module

The older storm sewer module was directly converted to the new Storm Sewer Design module
with minor changes to the required input.

Enhancements to the Storm Sewer Design module include:

• Weighting of the C-Value for up to four subareas at each junction.

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 • Ability to calculate slope based upon invert elevations and length, or to enter slope and
direct calculation of the invert at the outlet.

• Ability to select the structure type or type a unique name (ie: Ex.)

• The user interface has changed.

• Ability to assign any number to a begin junction (All numbers must be unique).

Storm Sewer Analysis Module

The Storm Sewer Analysis module is a new module that will allow the designer to analyze
existing storm sewer systems or prepare calculations using a set of plans that have been
prepared but no calculations were provided.

Inlet Spacing and Ditch Analysis Modules

These modules changed very slightly from the original Hydra 3.2E version. The primary
change was in the user interface.

The new CDSS program has made enhancements to allow shear stress to be used to evaluate
the use of Rock Channel Protection (RCP) and channel linings. The program outputs the type of
RCP or channel lining required due to the calculated shear stresses as compared to the allowable
shear stress. The allowable shear stress is input by the user.

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Program Components
Each module allows the user to enter the following project information for each new file:
project name, project description, project identification number (PID), date, location, and
designer. Each module also requires the user to enter general data relative to the overall design
of a project. This general data along with the basic information described above is referred to as
header information or a "Header Line". Additionally, each module requires the user to enter
data pertinent to an element. An "element" can be a culvert, segment of storm sewer, section of
ditch, etc. depending on which module is executed. The input data entered in the element editor
of a module is referred to as detail information or a "Detail Line". User input of project and
general information along with detail data for each module is discussed in more detail later in
this manual.

Main Menu and Toolbar

A main menu and toolbar is located at the top of the main form as shown in Figure 1 – Main
Menu and Toolbar for each module in CDSS.

The toolbar buttons and a brief description of each are provided below:

Figure 1 – Main Menu and Toolbar

New When this button is clicked, a drop-down list containing the names
of all modules will be displayed. The user may then select any one
of these design modules and open a new blank input file.

Open Click this button to bring up the “File Open” dialog window. The
user may then select an existing file to load and edit.

Save Click this button to save data to the file currently opened.

Preview Click this button to preview the calculation results of the current
file. If no file is loaded, an error will be displayed.

Print Click this button to print the calculation results for the currently
loaded input file.

Cut Select the text to be cut. Then click on this button to cut selected
text and place it on the Windows Clipboard

Copy Select the text to be copied. Then click on this button and a copy
of the selected text will be placed on the Windows Clipboard.

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 Paste Place the cursor on the location where text should be pasted. Then
click on this button and the information currently on the Windows
Clipboard will be pasted at the selected location.

Display Result Click this button to display the calculation results for the current
input file.

Add Element Click this button to add an element to the bottom of the current
file. This will open the "Element Editor" and the user will then be
able to enter data for the new element.

Remove Element Click this button to remove an element from the current file. The
element must be selected first. All elements below the selected
element will move up in the file.

Modify Element To modify an element, first select the element then click on this
button. The "Element Editor" form will be displayed and the user
may then edit the existing data.

Move Element Up First select the element to be moved up. Then click on this button
and the selected element will automatically be moved up a line in
the file.

Move Element First select the element to be moved down. Then click on this
Down button and the selected element will automatically be moved down
a line in the file.

Calendar Click this button to display the calendar. The user may double-
click any day on the calendar and the date will automatically be
inserted into the “Date:” field shown on the design module’s main
form.

Help Click this button to access the on-line Help for CDSS.

Culvert Design

General
The Culvert Design module allows for the user to input the hydrologic data and parameters of
the culvert to be designed. Its primary objective is to select an optimal pipe size (minimum
diameter or rise) at which the design discharge is passed without exceeding the allowable design
headwater (AHW). When one pipe of a maximum size will not satisfy design requirements, two
pipes are automatically tried. A maximum of two pipes is considered for practical reasons. If
the design size has a headwater less than 0.8 of the pipe opening, the pipe capacity is not being
properly utilized. Under this condition two pipes are analyzed in an attempt to "fill" the pipes.

The program will not only design the minimum pipe size (D) to satisfy design requirements, it
will also analyze pipe sizes at the design size minus one size (D-1), design size minus two sizes

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(D-2) and the design size plus one size (D+1) for the given design discharge. The program will
also analyze the selected sizes using the flood frequency discharge. The code displayed on the
output for this analysis is F, F-1, F-2 and F+1. When the computed headwater is greater than
the overflow elevation based on the design pipe size, the flow over the road is determined. This
will aid the designer in evaluating the 100 year flood conditions. It should be noted that the
overflow discharge is only the difference between the design discharge and the maximum
culvert discharge. The program does not consider weir flow over the roadway.

In addition to performing the required calculations, the program will determine the flow
classification for the culvert. There are two classes of operation with a total of eight flow
classifications. These flow classifications are included on the culvert analysis printout under the
column labeled "FLOW TYPE". Figure 9 – Classification of Flow in Culverts has been
included in the appendix of this manual to aid the designer in understanding the different flow
types.

The inlet design equations were developed based upon research conducted by the National
Bureau of Standards and the Bureau of Public Roads (now FHWA). Two sets of equations,
submerged and unsubmerged, were developed for various conduit shapes and materials. The
equations are valid for a lower and upper range of values of:

Q Q
= 3 .5 = 4 .0
AD 0.5 to AD 0.5

(Unsubmerged) (Submerged)

Where:
ft 3
Q = Discharge,
s
A = Full cross sectional area, ft2

D = Rise of the culvert, ft

For values between 3.5 and 4.0 a transition zone exists when using the equations. Within this
zone, both equations will yield different results. Therefore, a linear approximation is assumed
within this zone.

This limitation of the transition zone was recognized and the plotted graphs of the submerged
and unsubmerged equations were idealized with a smooth curve. The smoothed curve was then
regressed into a polynomial equation.

Calculation Options
The program provides the designer with the option to have the program compute inlet headwater
elevations based on polynominal regression equations or inlet control design equations
discussed in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) manual titled "Hydraulic Design
Series No. 5" (HDS 5) Appendix A. For conventional unburied culverts, the designer should
use the regression equations. These equations are automatically used when the "Enable Inlet
Control Design Equations" remains unchecked on the Culvert Design-Element Entry form as

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shown below. Culverts that are to be installed in a buried condition should use the inlet control
design equations.

Figure 2 – Enable Inlet Control Design Equations

The user may also select common shapes and materials for the analysis. Table 1 describes each
pipe material type and shape available for consideration. In addition to the "All Culvert Types"
listed in the table, the program will also allow the designer to select an "Economical Design".
This option is used when it is known that a single circular pipe will satisfy design requirements.
In addition to the optimal design the program offers other analytical approaches. The program
also provides the user with the option to include improved inlet calculations in the culvert
design process provided specific parameters within the program are satisfied. An improved
inlet can be a Full Headwall, Side Tapered Inlet or a Slope Tapered Inlet. The program will
only perform this calculation if the “Improved Inlet Calculation” box is checked.

Economical Design only analyzes circular smooth and circular

corrugated metal pipe
Circular Smooth only analyzes circular smooth conduit
Circular Corrugated only analyzes circular corrugated conduit
Elliptical only analyzes elliptical smooth conduit
Pipe Arch only analyzes corrugated metal pipe arch
Box only analyzes smooth box shape
All Culvert Types analyzes all pipe material types and shapes
listed separately above
Table 1
Note: When using the Culvert Design module, the computations for corrugated metal pipe arch
with a buried invert are incorrect and should not be used. The corrugated metal pipe arch with
the invert buried cannot be analyzed in the Culvert Analysis module. Program revisions to
correct this will be made in the near future.

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Figure 3 is a screen shot of the main form that shows the typical input fields required for the
Culvert Design Module. The Project Information fields are displayed at the top of the form.
The following pages discuss the input parameters required to perform culvert design
calculations. Input will consist of Culvert Design information (Header Line) that describes
general data pertinent to the culvert and a Detail Line that contains data specific to the structure.

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 Figure 3 – Main Culvert Design Form

Culvert Design (Header Line)

The parameters under the Culvert Design apply to all of the elements in the culvert design
module and are explained in detail below:

Design Frequency (yrs.) – The length of time over which the discharge will be equal to or
greater than the design discharge only once.

Flood Frequency (yrs.) – The length of time over which a discharge will be equal to or greater
than the flood discharge only once.

Pipe Type – One of the seven options under the drop-down menu must be selected by the user.
The options are as follows:

1. Economical Design – Only considers circular smooth and circular corrugated pipe. The
designer may want to select this option if it is possible that a single circular smooth or
circular corrugated pipe will satisfy the design requirements.
2. Circular Smooth – Only considers circular smooth pipe.
3. Circular Corrugated – Only considers circular corrugated pipe.
4. Elliptical – Only considers elliptical smooth pipe.
5. Pipe Arch – Only considers corrugated metal pipe arch.
6. Box – Only considers smooth (concrete) box culverts.

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7. All Culvert Types – Considers all of the pipe types listed in 2 through 6 above.

Improved Inlet Calculation – Selection of this box allows the program to perform calculations
for an improved inlet. The program performs normal culvert calculations except when it starts
to analyze the D-2 size. At that point, the program searches for an improved inlet that will
allow the use of a D-2 size pipe yet meet the same headwater elevation requirement the design
size “D” met.

For practical design considerations and to keep the printout size to within reason, the following
restrictions were placed in the program:

(a) Control – Conduit must be in inlet control

(b) Size – 48” diameter is the minimum pipe size considered for adding an
improved inlet.

(c) Area reduction – Flow area of the new pipe size cannot be less than 50%
of the area of the design size “D”.

(d) Slope – The new slope of the conduit cannot be less than .005 ft/ft for
smooth pipe and 0.01 ft/ft. for corrugated steel pipe.

If any of the four conditions listed above are not met, the search for an improved inlet stops.
The object of the search is to find the smallest pipe size beginning with D-2 for which an
improved inlet type entrance will meet headwater requirements. The fall (F) is increased in
0.1D steps from 0.0 to 1.4D during the search. The three types of improved inlets and the
parameters used in the analysis are as follows:

Full headwall: Slope is reduced by increasing the fall (F) to a maximum of 0.8D
(F = 0.8D)

Side Tapered: L1 = 1.5D;

Bf = 1.5D. Entrance lowered a maximum of 0.8D (F = 0.8D)

Slope Tapered: L1 = 3D;

Bf = 2D; fall slope 2:1;
Range of fall 0.8D to 1.4D;
(0.8D = F = 1.4D)

This analysis feature will show where (at least from a hydraulic analysis viewpoint) the designer
can, by improving the inlet, save at least 2-two pipe sizes. It is up to the designer to evaluate
other considerations, such as economics, available space, debris, environmental, etc., to
determine if it is desirable to use an improved inlet at the given culvert location. The improved
inlet calculation option is discussed in more detail later in this manual.

The printout shows the new slope (S) of the pipe barrel and fall (F) that must be used with the
improved inlet. Definitions of F, D, L1, Bf, etc. are as defined in FHWA Hydraulic Engineering

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Circular No. 13 (HEC-13). Equations and shapes are also taken from HEC-13. The headwater
elevations, HWI and HWO, shown in the printout are measured from the initial flow line. Fall
“F” has been subtracted out as required to provide easy comparison to other computed values of
headwater.

Culvert Design Element Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

The following parameters are required for each culvert. In order to begin entering the
information for a culvert, go to the PROJECT menu and click on ADD ELEMENT or click on
the add element icon on the Main Form's tool bar to bring up the element editor window.
Multiple culverts may be added as an individual line item. This can allow the user to design all
of the project culverts within one file.

Figure 4 is a screen shot that shows the element editor form. This form is where the detail
information is entered for each culvert. After data has been entered for a culvert and the user
clicks the "OK" button and closes the Element Editor, the new data will be displayed in the
"ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form as shown in Figure 3. To change or edit the data in a
particular element simply highlight the element in the "ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form
then go to the PROJECT menu and click on MODIFY ELEMENT. This will bring up the
element editor form and the user may then edit the data. (Tip: A much quicker way is to simply
double-click on the culvert data line shown on the ELEMENTS portion of the Main Form).

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 Figure 4 – Culvert Design Element Editor

Inlet Invert (ft.) – The actual invert elevation of the culvert at the inlet.

Outlet Invert (ft.) – The actual invert elevation of the culvert at the outlet.

Pipe Length (ft.) – The distance from the culvert inlet to the outlet end.

Slope (ft./ ft.) – This field displays the inclination of the pipe from the horizontal. The program
will calculate the pipe slope if an inlet invert elevation, outlet invert elevation, and pipe length
are entered into the appropriate fields. The designer also has the option to enter a specific pipe
slope by clicking on the "Enter Slope" command button located next to the Slope field.

Enter Slope (ft. / ft.) – Click this command button to enter a specific pipe slope. When a value
is entered for the slope, the program will automatically re-calculate a new culvert outlet invert
elevation using the inlet invert elevation, pipe length and slope.

Tailwater (ft.) – The actual elevation of the water surface at the outlet end of the pipe to be
used to in the design of the culvert. A tailwater elevation is required for this parameter.

Overflow (ft.) – The actual elevation of the top of the roadway. The printout will indicate the
quantity of flow overtopping the roadway at this elevation. This quantity is the discharge minus
what the culvert will pass. It should be noted that the program does not design for flow over the
roadway.

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Enable Inlet Control Design Equations

The Enable Inlet Control Design Equations check box determines the method CDSS uses to
perform culvert calculations. The options provided to the designer are as follows:

• Leave this box unchecked as shown below to have the program perform calculations for
a conventional culvert in an unburied condition. That is, there is no earth burial inside
the culvert. Inlet headwater calculations are based on polynominal regression equations
and the coefficients corresponding to a selected inlet headwall type (see INLET TYPE
parameter described below).

Figure 5 – Enable Inlet Control Design Equations (unchecked)

• Check this box as shown below to have the program perform calculations for a culvert to
be constructed in either a buried or unburied condition. Inlet headwater calculations are
based on inlet control design equations and constants corresponding to a selected
headwall, pipe type, and whether the entrance is submerged or unsubmerged. The
designer must also enter a value for the Manning's "n" parameter described below when
the "Set Buried Depth = 0" check box is unchecked.

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 Figure 6 – Enable Inlet Control Design Equations (checked)

When the "Enable Inlet Control Design Equations" checkbox is checked, the designer is
provided with the option to have the program include a "buried depth" in the calculations (see
Figure 6 and refer to the parameter "Set Buried Depth" described below).

Design Discharge (cfs.) – The flow a pipe must pass without exceeding the allowable
headwater depth.

Flood Discharge (cfs.) – The flow that is used for the analysis of flood conditions on the
resultant culverts selected under design discharge conditions.

Set Burial Depth = 0 – When this parameter is checked the program will perform calculations
for a culvert in an unburied condition using the Inlet Control Design Equations. When this
parameter is left unchecked the calculations will be performed for a culvert constructed in a
buried condition and the depth of burial used in the calculations is based on the diameter or rise
of the conduit as specified in the ODOT Location and Design Manual, Volume Two. The
designer must also enter a value for the parameter Buried Manning's "n".

Inlet Type – When the "Enable Inlet Control Design Equations" check box is unchecked as
shown in Figure 5, click on one of the inlet types available on the list to highlight it. That type
of inlet will then be used in the culvert calculations for all pipe types. The designer may double-
click on any of the inlet types on the list to view the default entrance coefficient (Ke) that is
used for each type of pipe corresponding to the selected inlet type.

When the "Enable Inlet Control Design Equations" check box is checked as shown in Figure 6 a
list of culvert and inlet types are displayed. The designer must set the inlet type for each conduit
type prior to performing calculations. This can be accomplished by double-clicking the desired
culvert or inlet type shown on the list. This will bring up the "Change Inlet Parameters" form as
shown below. Once the form is displayed, select an inlet type from the drop-down list box at the
top of the form. Repeat this process until the inlet type is set for each pipe type. Generally, the
inlet type should be the same for each type of pipe to be designed by the program. The inlet
types displayed for each culvert type will be used in the culvert calculations. This form also
displays the constants used in the inlet control design equations for the selected pipe and inlet
type. For more information on the design variables see HDS-5, Appendix A.

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 Figure 7 - Change Inlet Parameters Form

Allowable Headwater Elevation (ft.) – The allowable headwater (AHW) elevation is the
maximum elevation of the water surface at the culvert inlet that will be permitted for the design
discharge. The user is required to enter an elevation in this field. In addition to the elevation,
the user must also select one of the control values, D+0', D+2' or D+4' where D is equal to the
diameter or rise of the pipe, from the drop-down list box. These control values represent the
allowable height of ponding, in feet, permitted above the pipe crown at the inlet. The culvert
will be sized based on the elevation entered by the user or the control value whichever is less.

Manning’s N (Override) – A value entered for this parameter will override the default
Manning's "n" values for all conduits used in the calculations. The default value for concrete
pipe is 0.012. Refer to Figure 10 in the appendix for the corrugated metal pipe default values.

Buried Manning’s N – A value for this parameter is required when the "Enable Inlet Control
Design Equations" check box is checked. The program will compute a weighted "n" for use in
the culvert calculations. This weighted "n" is determined by using the default "n" value for the
pipe and the Buried Manning's "n" entered by the user. If the designer has entered a value for
the Manning's "n" (Override) parameter then this value will be used in lieu of the pipe default
value. The equation (shown below) used to determine the weighted "n" is taken from HDS-5,
Appendix B and is based on the assumption that the culvert is flowing full.

G
1.5 0.67
p i. n i
n =
i
p

Weighted "n"

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Where:
p = Total wetted perimeter, ft.
n = Weighted Manning’s “n”
G = Number of different roughness values in the perimeter
pi = Wetted perimeter in ft. by the material i
ni = Manning’s “n” value for material ni

Entrance Loss (Ke) (Override) – A value entered for this parameter will override the default
Ke values for each culvert entrance type used in the calculations. The Ke value is only used in
the outlet control headwater calculations. The default values used in the program are as follows:

Headwall Type Concrete Pipe Corrugated Pipe Concrete Box

Half-Headwall 0.20 0.90 0.20

Full-Headwall 0.20 0.25 0.50
No Headwall 0.20 0.90 0.20

Culvert Design Example

Figure 8 - Sample Input Window

The following information is given for this example:

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Project Information (Header Line)

PID = 9999
Date = 4/11/2003
Project = Example Project
Location = Somewhere in Ohio
Description = New Culvert for Big River
Designer = JES

Culvert Design (Header Line)

Design Frequency (yrs.) = 25 years

Flood Frequency (yrs.) = 50 years
Pipe Type = Circular Smooth
Improved Inlet Calculation = Yes
Burial Option = No
Inlet Invert (ft.) = 100.00
Outlet Invert (ft.) = 41.91
Pipe Length (ft.) = 718
Tailwater (ft.) = 43.91
Overflow (ft.) = 190.61
Enable Inlet Control Design Equations = No
Design Discharge (cfs.) = 145
Flood Discharge (cfs.) = 176
Inlet Type = Circular Concrete – No Headwall
Allowable Headwater (ft.) = 107.4 or Diameter + 2 ft.
Manning’s N (override) =0
Buried Manning’s N = N/A
Entrance Loss (Ke)(Override) =0

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 Figure 9 - Sample Results

The following is a brief explanation of some of the variables shown on the results:

HWI The elevation of the water surface at the culvert entrance based on inlet control
calculations.

HWO The elevation of the water surface at the culvert entrance based on outlet control
calculations.

Flow Type The type of culvert flow as determined by the program. For additional
information refer to Figure 9 in the appendix.

DN Normal Depth of flow in the culvert. When the discharge is greater than the “just full”
capacity, normal depth (DN) is set equal to the diameter or rise of the culvert.

DC The depth of flow at which a given discharge will flow through the culvert with a
minimum amount of specific energy. The specific energy is the sum of the kinetic energy
(velocity head) plus the potential energy (static or depth head equal to the depth of flow).

Headwater Control The information in this column indicates if the culvert operates under
inlet control or outlet control.

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Overflow The quantity of water overflowing the roadway based on the “Overflow”
elevation entered by the user.

Burial Depth The depth at which the invert of the culvert is placed below the existing
channel flowline.

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Culvert Analysis
General

This program is a modification of the Culvert Design module and is used to perform hydraulic
analysis of existing culverts with the invert buried or unburied. The program may be used
analyze a system of existing culverts including box culverts or to calculate a performance curve
(Flow vs. Headwater) for a specific pipe type and size. With the performance curve option, the
flow (Q) is incremented from a minimum value to a maximum value to show the effect on
headwater elevations from the increased flow.

The program will also calculate the inlet and outlet headwater elevations for culverts
constructed with the invert buried.

A “Buried Depth Curve” option has been provided which will permit the user to analyze a
culvert for a range of buried depths. The user is required to enter a minimum, maximum, and
incremental value for the buried depth. The program will then perform hydraulic calculations at
each buried depth starting at the minimum depth and continuing until the maximum depth has
been reached.

The program may also be used to prepare calculations for Long-Span structures. These
structures, such as Low-Profile Arches or Horizontal Elliptical structures, are large corrugated
metal structural plate structures that are useful where flow is high and large flow areas are
needed. The Low-Profile Arch will allow a large flow area to pass through a tight clearance
with a lower headwater condition. The designer may want to consider Long-Span structures
when the required conventional pipe size becomes near the maximum size available or when a
twin-cell structure is required. As an auxiliary function, the designer may analyze large round
as well as elliptical concrete pipe. The input requirements for performing these calculations are
discussed under the heading “Additional Parameters for Long-Span Culverts” discussed later in
this manual (see Page 30). When designing long-span structures, the designer should not permit
the structures to flow full and should also maintain acceptable structure outlet velocities.
Additionally, these types of structures may be considered replacement structures for small
bridges.

The designer should refer to Figures 1 through 7 in the appendix for the various pipe types, sizes
and shapes used for culvert design or analysis calculations. Figure 8 in the Appendix is for the
design or analysis of long-span structures.

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Figure 10 is a screen shot of the main form that shows the typical input fields required for the
Culvert Analysis Module. The Project Information fields are displayed at the top of the form.
The following pages discuss the input parameters required to perform culvert analysis
calculations. Input will consist of Culvert Analysis information (Header Line) that describes
general data pertinent to the culvert and a Detail Line that contains data specific to the structure.

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 Figure 10 – Main Culvert Analysis Form

Culvert Analysis (Header Line)

The parameters under the Culvert Analysis Header Line apply to all of the elements in the
Culvert Analysis Module and are explained in detail below:

Discharge Performance Curve – Select this option button (see Figure 10 – Main Culvert
Analysis Form) to have the program calculate a performance curve (Flow vs. Headwater) for a
specific pipe size, material type and headwall type. The parameters Qmin, Qmax and Qinc
(described later) must have a value greater than zero (0). If a minimum (Min.) and maximum
(Max.) value for tailwater has been entered they will be prorated based on the discharge and
used in the calculations.

The designer may also analyze a specific pipe size for a given design discharge and flood
discharge by entering the design discharge in the Qmin field, entering the flood discharge in the
Qmax field and setting the Qinc value equal to the difference between the two discharges.

Buried Depth Curve – Select this option button to have the program calculate the headwater
elevation for a range of buried depths for an existing culvert. The "Enable Inlet Control Design
Equations" check box must be checked to use this option. The calculations will be performed

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for one given design discharge and one tailwater value. The parameters Qmax, Qinc and
tailwater "Max." have no meaning. The program will only use the Qmin in the calculation. If
the parameter Buried Manning's N is zero (0) or left blank the calculations will be performed
using the default pipe "n" value. Otherwise, the calculations will be based on a weighted "n"
using the Buried Manning's N and the actual pipe "n" value. If the designer enters a value for
the parameter Manning's N (Override) the program will use this value and the Buried Manning's
N to calculate a weighted "n".

Note: Currently the program will not perform an analysis for a corrugated metal pipe
arch with a buried invert. This option will be provided in a later version of the
program.

Culvert System – Select this option to have the program analyze a series of existing culverts in
a system as shown in Figure 11 – Culvert System below. Culverts must be entered in a
systematic order starting with the furthest most downstream culvert. Although not necessary,
the designer should enter a minimum (Min.) tailwater elevation for each culvert. If the designer
does not enter a tailwater elevation the program will default to using the invert elevation of the
culvert outlet. The program starts by calculating the headwater elevation for the downstream
culvert. This headwater elevation is then saved for use as a tailwater elevation for the next
upstream culvert(s). The headwater elevation for the next upstream culvert is then calculated
using the saved headwater elevation of the downstream culvert. The parameters Qmax, Qinc
and tailwater (Max.) have no meaning and therefore can be zero (0) or left blank. The "Enable
Inlet Control Design Equations" check box must be unchecked.

Figure 11 – Culvert System

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Culvert Analysis Element Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

The following parameters are required for each culvert. In order to begin entering the
information for a culvert, go to the PROJECT menu and click on ADD ELEMENT or click on
the add element icon on the Main Form's tool bar to bring up the element editor window.
Figure 12 is a screen shot that shows the element editor form. This form is where the detail
information is entered for each culvert. After data has been entered for a culvert and the user
clicks the "OK" button and closes the Element Editor, the new data will be displayed in the
"ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form as shown in Figure 10. To change or edit data in a
particular element, simply highlight the element in the "ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form
then go to the PROJECT menu and click on MODIFY ELEMENT. This will bring up the
element editor form and the user may then edit the data. (Tip: A much quicker way is to simply
double-click on the culvert data line shown on the ELEMENTS portion of the Main Form).

Figure 12 – Culvert Analysis Element Editor

Pipe Number – A number from 1 to 999 used to identify this pipe. When the Culvert System
option button is checked the number for the first culvert in the system should be 1. The second
culvert should be number 2 and so on until all culverts have been entered.

Use Headwater – For culverts in a system, select the number of the culvert from the drop-down
list box which supplies the tailwater for this culvert. Select "No Inlet" for the first culvert
entered.

Pipe Type – The type of pipe used in the analysis. Choose one of the following from the drop-
down menu:
Circular Smooth Pipe Arch
Circular Corrugated Box
Elliptical Long-Span

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Note to Designer: Refer to the Corrugation Type parameter described below.

Pipe Length (ft.) – The distance from the culvert inlet to the outlet end.

Pipe Quantity – To have the program analyze twin-cell structures select the number 2 from the
drop-down list box. The program will analyze twin cell structures by dividing the flow in half.

Enable Inlet Control Design Equations – Check this option only if you wish to have the
program perform calculations using the inlet control design equations in lieu of the polynomial
regression equations. Generally, this box should be left unchecked unless the culvert is
constructed with the invert buried. This option is only available when the Pipe Type is Circular
Smooth, Circular Corrugated, Elliptical or Box. Also, when this box is checked the designer has
the option of entering a value for the Buried Manning's N parameter and a minimum (Min.)
value for Buried Depth. These parameters are discussed in more detail below.

Inlet Type – The type of inlet used in the analysis. The designer may choose any one of the
following from the drop-down menu depending on the state of the "Enable Inlet Control Design
Equations" check box and the pipe type. Long-Span structures use different inlet types. Refer
to “Additional Parameters for Long-Span Culverts” discussed later in this manual.

State – Unchecked (All conduit types)

No Headwall
Half Headwall
Full Headwall

State – Checked (Circular smooth and Elliptical smooth)

Square Edge with Headwall
Groove Edge with Headwall
Groove End Projecting

State – Checked (Circular Corrugated)

Headwall
Mitered to Slope
Projecting

State – Checked or unchecked (Box)

30 – 75 degree Wingwall
90 and 15 degree Wingwall
0 degree (Extension of sides)

Whenever the button shown in Figure 13 appears on the form, the user may click on this button
to view the Ke value along with various inlet coefficients that are used when the program
performs the calculations. The values shown in Figure 14 – Inlet Coefficients Form cannot be
edited.

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 Figure 13 - Inlet Coefficients Button

Figure 14 - Inlet Coefficients Form

Corrugation Type – When the type of pipe to be analyzed is Circular Corrugated or Pipe Arch
the designer must select the appropriate corrugation profile to be used in the calculations. Any
time the designer selects a corrugation profile from the drop-down list, the program
automatically changes the previously entered pipe size to the minimum size available for the
selected corrugation profile. Therefore, the designer may want to enter the corrugation profile
before entering the pipe size. Otherwise, it will be necessary to re-enter the desired pipe size.
The Corrugation Type parameter is not available for Long-Span culverts.

Pipe Size – When the Pipe Type is Circular Smooth, Circular Corrugated, Elliptical or Pipe
Arch the designer may select one of the available pipe sizes in the Pipe Size drop-down list box.
When the Pipe Type is a Box the designer may select from a list of sizes or enter a custom size.
When the Pipe Type selected is a Long-Span, the designer will be required to enter the pipe
span and rise dimension. The program will perform calculations for the selected size. Refer to
Figures 1 through 7 in the appendix of this manual for a list of pipe types and sizes available for
analysis.

Inlet Invert (ft.) – The actual invert elevation of the culvert at the inlet.

Outlet Invert (ft.) – The actual invert elevation of the culvert at the outlet.

Slope (ft./ft.) – This field displays the inclination of the pipe from the horizontal. The program
will calculate the pipe slope if an inlet invert elevation, outlet invert elevation, and pipe length
are entered into the appropriate fields. The designer also has the option to enter a specific pipe
slope by clicking on the "Enter Slope" command button located next to the Slope field.

Enter Slope (ft./ft.) – Click this command button to enter a specific pipe slope. When a value
is entered for the slope, the program will automatically re-calculate a new culvert outlet invert
elevation using the inlet invert elevation, pipe length and slope.

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Manning’s N (Override) – A value entered for this parameter will override the default
Manning's "n" values for all conduits used in the calculations. The default value for concrete
pipe is 0.012. Refer to Figure 10 in the appendix for the corrugated metal pipe default values.

Buried Manning’s N – A value for this parameter should be entered when the "Enable Inlet
Control Design Equations" check box is checked. The program will compute a weighted "n" for
use in the culvert calculations. This weighted "n" is determined by using the default "n" value
for the pipe and the Buried Manning's "n" entered by the user. If the designer has entered a
value for the Manning's "n" (Override) parameter then this value will be used in lieu of the pipe
default value.

Entrance Loss (Ke) (Override) – A value entered for this parameter will override the default
Ke values for each culvert entrance type used in the calculations. This parameter is not
available for Long-Span culverts. The program only uses the Ke value when calculating the
outlet control headwater elevation.

Qmin. (cfs) – The initial flow to be analyzed.

Qmax. (cfs) – The program analyzes and prints out data at Qmin. and then at all Qinc. up to
Qmax.

Qinc. (cfs) – The increment of flow to be used in performance curve calculations. If the value
is zero (0) or left blank, calculations will be performed for the Qmax and Qmin values and using
a minimum (Min.) tailwater value if entered by the designer. A maximum (Max.) tailwater value
has no meaning.

Tailwater (ft)

Min. – The starting tailwater value. A value should be entered for any culvert.

Max. – This parameter only has meaning if the Discharge Performance Curve option is selected.
The program then prorates the tailwater based on the Qmin and Qmax values.

Buried Depth (ft.)

Min. – The starting buried depth value. This parameter only has meaning if the culvert invert is
buried and the Enable Inlet Control Design Equations check box is checked.

Max. – This parameter only has meaning if the Buried Depth Curve option button on the main
form is selected. It is the maximum amount the culvert invert is buried. The program will
analyze the culvert using only the Qmin value for a range of buried depths from the minimum
(Min.) to the maximum (Max.) using the incremental (Inc.) value entered.

Inc. – The incremental value to be used in the calculations.

Additional Parameters for Long-Span Culverts

Additional parameters are required when designing or analyzing a Long-Span structure. These
parameters are shown in Figure 15 – Long-Span Structure Parameters and described below.

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 Figure 15 – Long-Span Structure Parameters

Span (ft.) – The horizontal width of the culvert.

Rise (ft.) – The vertical height of the culvert.

THETA (deg.) – The angle (top and bottom) where "RT" applies (see Figure 8 in the appendix).
For circular concrete pipe, set this value to 90°. For elliptical concrete pipe, set this value to
45.2°. For structural plate horizontal ellipse, set this value to 80°.

PHI (deg.) – The angle (left and right) where "RS" applies. For circular concrete pipe, set this
value to 90°. For elliptical concrete pipe, set this value to 134.8°. For structural plate horizontal
ellipse, set this value to 100°.

RT (ft.) – The radius of the inside at the top and bottom of the culvert. For circular pipe, set
this value equal to the value of “RS”.

RS (ft.) – The inside radius at the culvert sides.

Unsubmerged Inlet – When the inlet is not submerged, enter one of the following:

Corrugated Steel Arch pipe is indicated as CSA in the list shown below.

1 = ½ or Full HW Conc. Pipe (Sq. Edge) ke = 0.5

2 = Full HW CSP (Slight Bevel) ke = 0.25
3 = ½ or Full HW Conc. Pipe (Bevel or Socket End) ke = 0.2
4 = Full HW Circ. Pipe (Pipe Recessed 33.7 or 45 Bevel) ke = 0.2
5 = ½ HW CSP (Sq. Edge) (Mitered) ke = 0.7
6 = ½ HW CSA (Sq. Edge) (Mitered) ke = 0.7
7 = No HW Conc. Pipe (Sq. Edge) ke = 0.5
8 = No HW Conc. Pipe (Bevel or Socket End) ke = 0.2

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9 = No HW or ½ HW CSP (w/o Bevel) ke = 0.9

Submerged Inlet – When the inlet is submerged, enter one of the following:

Corrugated Steel Arch pipe is indicated as CSA in the list shown below.

1 = ½ or Full HW Conc. Pipe (Sq. Edge) ke = 0.5

2 = Full HW CSP (Slight Bevel) ke = 0.25
3 = ½ or Full HW Conc. Pipe (Bevel or Socket End) ke = 0.2
4 = Full HW Circ. Pipe (Pipe Recessed and 45 Bevel) ke = 0.2
5 = Full HW Circ. Pipe (Pipe Recessed and 33.7 Bevel) ke = 0.2
6 = ½ HW CSP or CSA (Sq. Edge) (Mitered) ke = 0.7
7 = No HW Conc. Pipe (Sq. Edge) ke = 0.5
8 = No HW Conc. Pipe (Bevel or Socket End) ke = 0.2
9 = No HW or ½ HW CSP (w/o Bevel) (2 ⅔ x ½ CSP) ke = 0.9
10 = No HW or ½ HW CSP (w/o Bevel) (6 x 2 CSP) ke = 0.9

Notes to Designer:

• When list item 1, 2, or 3 in the Inlet Unsubmerged drop-down list box is selected then
select the corresponding item from Inlet Submerged drop-down list.

• When list item 4 is selected from the Inlet Unsubmerged drop-down list box, then select
item 4 or item 5 from the Inlet Submerged drop-down list depending on the type of bevel
that is being used.

• When list item 5 or item 6 is selected from the Inlet Unsubmerged drop-down list box,
then select item 6 from the Inlet Submerged drop-down list box.

• When list item 7 or 8 is selected from the Inlet Unsubmerged drop-down list box, then
select the corresponding item from the Inlet Submerged drop-down list box.

• When list item 9 is selected from the Inlet Unsubmerged drop-down list box, then select
item 9 or 10 from the Inlet Submerged drop-down list box depending upon the size of
the pipe corrugations.

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Culvert Analysis Example

Figure 16 - Sample Input Window

The following information is given for this example:

Project Information (Header Line)

PID = 25789
Date = 3/19/04
Project = Example Project
Location = Anywhere
Description = ADA-41-31.76 Originally by CGP 3-18-75
Designer = Re-run by B.L.

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Culvert Analysis (Header Line)

Analysis Options = Discharge Performance Curve

Pipe Number =1
Use Headwater = No Inlet (Cannot change because the culvert is not in a system)
Pipe Type = Long Span
Pipe Length (ft.) = 104
Pipe Quantity =1
Span (ft.) = 25.167
Rise (ft.) = 14.833
Theta (deg.) = 80
Phi (deg.) = 100
RT (ft.) = 17.083
RS (ft.) = 4.5
Flow Area (sq. ft.) = 278
Unsubmerged Inlet = ½ HW CSA (Sq. Edge)(Mitered)
Submerged Inlet = ½ HW CSP or CSA (Sq. Edge)(Mitered)
Inlet Invert (ft.) = 100
Outlet Invert (ft.) = 98.96
Manning’s N (override) = 0.0308
Buried Manning’s N = BLANK
Qmin. (cfs.) = 1700
Qmax. (cfs.) = 1800
Qinc. (cfs.) = 10
Tailwater Min. (ft.) = 98.96
Tailwater Max. (ft.) = 101.96
Buried Depth Min. (ft.) = 6.4
Buried Depth Max. (ft.) = 6.4
Buried Depth Inc. (ft.) = 6.4

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 Figure 17 - Sample Results

Note: For an explanation of the culvert output variables, see page 21.

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Storm Sewer Design/Analysis
General

The Storm Sewer Design module allows the user to design a new storm sewer system or analyze
an existing system. The primary objective of this module is to select the optimal pipe size and
then calculate the hydraulic grade line. The optimal pipe size is based on the smallest diameter
pipe in which the design discharge for the selected storm frequency will not exceed the just full
capacity of the pipe. Just full capacity with a free water surface is considered to occur at 93.8%
of the pipe diameter for circular conduits. Maximum flow and velocity is considered to occur at
this depth as well. Storm sewer design calculations begin with the first upstream structure and
proceed downstream to the outlet. The hydraulic grade line is typically calculated using a
higher storm frequency than the one specified for just full capacity. These calculations begin at
the downstream end (outlet) and proceed upstream to the initial structure in the system.
Analysis of an existing system using the Storm Sewer Analysis module is performed in the same
manner as designing a new system except the designer must enter the diameter and invert
elevation of each individual pipe section. Only circular pipe sections can be used in the storm
sewer design or analysis module. The primary difference between the two modules is that the
user must enter a pipe crown elevation in the Storm Sewer Design module in lieu of an invert
elevation in the analysis module. The results of the calculations will be the same regardless of
which module is used. Additional limitations on user input are discussed later in this manual.

The hydraulic grade line (HGL) calculation begins by utilizing the rainfall intensity that is
associated with the outfall of the storm sewer system. This rainfall intensity remains constant
unless the HGL elevation falls below the calculated normal depth. In this case, the HGL will
follow the normal depth until the next upstream junction or structure. At this location, the
program will calculate an elevation using the flowline of the incoming pipe plus the maximum
of either the normal depth or the average of critical depth plus the diameter of the conduit (Dc +
d)/2. If this elevation is greater than the previous HGL, the program will reposition the HGL to
this new elevation. A new rainfall intensity is calculated that is associated with the time of
concentration to this location. This new intensity is held constant back through the system
unless the HGL falls below the normal depth in which case the process is repeated. Figure 18 –
Repositioning Hydraulic Grade Line Elevation depicts repositioning of the hydraulic grade line
when required.

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 Figure 18 – Repositioning Hydraulic Grade Line Elevation

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Figure 19 is a screen shot of the main form that shows the typical input fields for the Storm
Sewer Design Module. The Project Information fields are displayed at the top of the form. The
following pages discuss the input parameters required when designing a new system or
analyzing an existing system. Input will consist of Storm Sewer Design (Header Line)
information that describes data pertinent to the storm sewer system, and one or more Detail
Lines that describes each individual section of the storm sewer.

As can be seen on Figure 19, column 1 contains three (3) different colored boxes. These
colored boxes have the following meaning:

White Signifies the begin junction of a storm sewer trunkline or lateral.

Typically this junction will consist of a drainage structure such as a catch
basin or manhole, but could be an open-ended pipe with or without a
headwall.

Green Signifies an intermediate junction on the current storm sewer trunkline or

lateral.

Red Signifies the end junction or last drainage structure on the storm sewer
system.

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 Figure 19 – Main Storm Sewer Design Form

Storm Sewer Design (Header Line)

The parameters under the Storm Sewer Design apply to all of the elements in the storm sewer
system and are explained in detail below:

Rainfall Area Code – The state of Ohio is separated into four different rainfall intensity zones.
These zones, which are A, B, C, and D, are shown on the Rainfall Intensity Zone Map in the
ODOT Location and Design Manual, Volume 2, Drainage Design. When using this map and
the storm sewer system crosses the boundary of one zone into another or is located on the
boundary line, the designer should consider using the zone which gives the higher rainfall
intensity values. These four rainfall intensity-duration curves are currently the only curves used
in CDSS. Custom curves cannot be entered into the program by the user.

Just Full Capacity Frequency (yr.) – The frequency of the storm used to determine the
required pipe sizes for the storm sewer system. As mentioned previously, the maximum
hydraulic capacity for circular conduits occurs when the depth is 93.8% of the internal diameter.
The just full capacity corresponds to this maximum value.

Hydraulic Grade Frequency (yr.) – The frequency of the storm used to determine the
hydraulic grade line for the storm sewer system.

Minimum Diameter (in.) – The minimum pipe size that will be considered in the computations
unless overridden by a user input in the storm sewer element editor. If left blank the program

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will use a default value of 12". Leave this field blank when analyzing an existing system using
the Storm Sewer Analysis module.

Tailwater Elevation (ft.) - The elevation of the water surface in the channel at the storm sewer
outlet. The value entered in this box is determined independently of the storm sewer system and
is based on the hydraulics of the channel itself. Input of a tailwater elevation is optional.
However, the designer should always consider providing a value in this field. The program uses
this tailwater elevation or Dc + d/2 (where Dc is the critical depth and d is the pipe diameter),
whichever is greater, to determine the starting hydraulic grade line at the storm sewer system
outlet.

Manning’s ‘n’ – As per the guidelines set forth in the ODOT Location and Design Manual,
Volume 2, Drainage Design a fixed Manning’s ‘n’ of 0.015 is used in the calculations for pipes
60 inches in diameter or less. A Manning’s ‘n’ of 0.013 is used for pipes greater than 60 inches.
The default Manning ‘n’ value can only be overridden by entering an ‘n’ value for an individual
pipe section in the storm sewer element editor. If the user wants to use a different constant 'n'
value throughout the system then it will be necessary to enter that value for each pipe section in
the storm sewer run.

Storm Sewer Element Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

The following parameters are required for each storm sewer element or segment (i.e. structure
and length of pipe) making up the storm sewer system. In order to begin entering the
information for each storm sewer element, go to the PROJECT menu and click on ADD
ELEMENT or click on the add element icon on the Main Form's tool bar to bring up the element
editor window. It should be noted that the maximum number elements is set at 100.

Figure 20 is a screen shot that shows the element editor form. This form is where the detail
information is entered for each storm sewer element. After data has been entered for an element
and the user clicks the "OK" button and closes the Element Editor, the new data will be
displayed in the "ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form as shown in Figure 19. To change or
edit data in a particular element simply highlight the element in the "ELEMENTS" portion of
the Main Form, then go to the PROJECT menu and click on MODIFY ELEMENT. This will
bring up the element editor form and the user may then edit the data. (Tip: A much quicker way
is to simply double-click on a selected storm sewer data line shown on the ELEMENTS portion
of the Main Form).

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 Figure 20 - Storm Sewer Element Editor

JUNCTION

From– The junction identification assigned to the begin junction of the pipe run. This identifier
can have up to five characters which can be letters or numbers. No two junctions may have the
same identification except junctions labeled zero, “0”. It is suggested that the junction
numbering for any storm sewer system be prepared in a systematic order. The user may label
the begin junction of all pipes that have no upstream computed pipe coming into it with the
number “0.” This makes it easier for the checker to review the results if this system is followed.
(Tip: The designer may find it useful to prepare a sketch of the storm sewer system with
numbered junctions to aid in preparing the calculations). Figure 21 illustrates a typical junction
numbering system.

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 Figure 21 – Typical Storm Sewer Numbering System

To– The number assigned to the end junction of the pipe run. These junctions should be given
numbers from 1 to 999. No two to junctions may have the same numbers. The maximum
number of junctions is set at 100.

STATION

From – The station number at the beginning of the pipe run.

To– The station number at the end of the pipe run.

Side – The side of the street or roadway where the structure is located. The drop down menu
has the following choices: Left, Right, and Center. This field can be left blank as it is for
informational purposes only and does not affect the calculations.

Category – The category of structure that is located on the upstream end (junction) of the pipe
run. The drop-down menu has the following choices: Catch Basin, Manhole, Inlet and
Headwall.

Type – The type of structure that is located on the upstream end (junction) of the pipe run. This
is a more specific designation of the category. The drop-down menu under Type for each
category has the following options:

Catch Basin – 2-2A 2-5 No. 4 No. 7

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 2-2B 2-6 No. 4A No. 8
Catch Basin – 2-3 No. 3 No. 5A No. 8A
2-4 No. 3A No. 6

Manhole – No. 1 No. 3 No. 5

No. 2 No. 4

Inlet – 1-2 1-3A 1-3C Barrier Inlet

1-2A 1-3B 1-3D Side Ditch Inlet

Headwall – Full Height Half Height

A custom name can be typed into the type drop-down menu which is useful for calling out
existing structures.

Delta Area (acres) – The drainage sub-area contributing to the upstream structure of the pipe
section. Up to four drainage sub-areas can be entered for each structure.

Delta Runoff Coefficient – Up to four runoff coefficients can be entered which correspond to
the drainage sub-areas entered in the Delta Area field.

A weighted runoff coefficient is calculated by the program using the delta areas and delta runoff
coefficients entered by the user.

Inlet Crown (ft.) – The crown elevation at the pipe inlet as determined by the user. By default,
the program will match crowns for storm sewer calculations. However, the user may use this
parameter to set specific pipe flowline elevations by adjusting the inlet crown elevation. This is
very useful if there is a segment of pipe that needs to be designed to clear utilities, etc.

Outlet Crown (ft.) – The crown elevation at the pipe outlet as determined by the user. The
inlet and outlet crown elevations are determined based on the minimum cover requirements
and/or conflicts with the depth of existing utilities. The inlet and outlet crown elevations will
determine the slope of the pipe run unless overridden by a value entered in the detail line.

Inlet Cover (ft.) – The elevation of the structure’s grate or cover at the pipe inlet.

Outlet Cover (ft.) - This elevation corresponds to the grate or cover elevation of the
downstream structure. If the downstream structure is the outlet of the storm sewer system
(open-ended pipe with or without a headwall), this elevation can be taken at the top of the pipe
or the ground elevation above the pipe. The inlet and outlet cover elevations are displayed with
the results to aid in comparing these elevations to the hydraulic grade line at the structure, but
they do not have a bearing on the storm sewer calculations.

Pipe Length (ft.) – The length of the pipe section. Typically this is measured to the nearest
foot.

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Pipe Slope (ft./ft.) – The user may enter a specific value for the pipe slope in this field by
clicking the “Enter Slope” button. When the pipe slope is entered, the value entered in the
outlet crown elevation field is automatically adjusted based on the pipe slope.

Pipe Diameter (in.) – When designing a storm sewer system, enter a pipe diameter here only if
it is at a begin junction. A value entered here will become the default minimum size considered
in the design computations for this lateral only and any subsequent downstream sewer runs. If
the value is 0, then the minimum pipe diameter specified in the general information (header) for
the storm sewer system design module will be used. When analyzing an existing system, pipe
diameters are entered for all sewer runs.

Delta Time (min.) – The overland time of concentration for the drainage area contributing to
the structure at the begin station of the pipe run. The program will use the time of concentration
to this structure or a previous time of concentration in the storm sewer, whichever is greater, to
calculate the downstream pipe run.

Manning’s ‘n’ (override) – A number entered in the Manning’s ‘n’ override will override the
default Manning’s ‘n’ that is given in the general information (header) for the storm sewer
system. This override value applies only to that pipe section for which it is entered. If the value
is 0, then the default Manning’s ‘n’ will be used.

Storm Sewer Analysis Module

The Main form and the Element Editor form for the Storm Sewer Analysis module is basically
the same as those used in the Storm Sewer Design module. The required input parameters for
the Storm Sewer Analysis module are essentially the same as those required for the Storm
Sewer Design module with the following exceptions:

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Minimum Diameter (in.) – Leave this field blank when analyzing an existing system. This
module requires the user to enter each individual pipe diameter in the Storm Sewer Element
Editor.

Storm Sewer Element Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

Inlet Invert (ft.) – This replaces the inlet crown elevation input parameter used in the Storm
Sewer Design module. Enter the pipe inlet flowline elevation at the structure. The default pipe
slope shown on the Element Editor Form changes each time the user changes the invert
elevation.

Outlet Invert (ft.) – This replaces the outlet crown elevation input parameter used in the Storm
Sewer Design module. Enter the pipe outlet flowline elevation at the structure. The default pipe
slope shown on the Element Editor Form changes each time the user changes the invert
elevation.

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Storm Sewer Design Example

The storm sewer system’s plan view for this example is illustrated in Figure 22. All of the
junctions that do not have an upstream pipe connection were labeled 0. The manholes (which
all have upstream pipe connections) were given non-zero numbers. Zero is the only number that
can be used on more than one structure.

Figure 22 - Storm Sewer Plan View

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 Figure 23 - Sample Input Window

The following information is given for this example:

Project Information (Header Line)

PID = 22421
Date = 1-13-2004
Project = Example Project
Location = Somewhere in Ohio
Description = Relocated Belmont Street- Sta. 715+00 to Sta. 720+20 Right.
Designer = B.L.

Storm Sewer Design Information (Header Line)

Rainfall Area Code =C

Just Full Capacity Frequency = 10 year
Min. Diameter (in.) = 12
Tailwater Elevation (ft.) =0
Hydraulic Grade Frequency = 25 year

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Junction 0 (Pipe A) Junction Ex. CB (Pipe B)

Junction = From 0 to 1 Junction = From EXCB to 1

Station = 715+00 to 715+20 Station = 715+20 to 715+20
Side = Right Side = Right
Category = Catch Basin Category = Catch Basin
Type = No. 3A Type = No. 2-3
Delta Area 1 = 0.25 acres Delta Area 1 = 0.75 acres
Delta Coef. = 0.9 Delta Coef. = 0.63
Inlet Crown = 965.5 Inlet Crown = 965.46
Outlet Crown = 965.3 Outlet Crown = 965.3
Pipe Length = 20’ Pipe Length = 16’
Pipe Slope = calculated Pipe Slope = calculated
Inlet Cover = 970.0 Inlet Cover = 968.3
Outlet Cover = 969.8 Outlet Cover = 969.8
Pipe Diameter = 0 Pipe Diameter = 0
Delta Time = 10.0 minutes Delta Time = 15.0
Manning’s ‘n’ = 0 Manning’s ‘n’ = 0

Junction 2 (Pipe C) Junction 3 (Pipe D)

Junction = From 1 to 2 Junction = From 2 to 3 (outlet)

Station = 715+20 to 717+20 Station = 717+20 to 717+20
Side = Right Side = Right
Category = Catch Basin Category = Catch Basin
Type = No. 3A Type = No. 3A
Delta Area 1 = 0.95 Acres Delta Area 1 = 0.27 Acres
Delta Coef. = 0.66 Delta Coef. = 0.90
Inlet Crown = 965.3 Inlet Crown = 963.7
Outlet Crown = 963.7 Outlet Crown = 963.3
Pipe Length = 200’ Pipe Length = 80’
Pipe Slope = calculated Pipe Slope = calculated
Inlet Cover = 969.8 Inlet Cover = 968.3
Outlet Cover = 968.3 Outlet Cover = 969.5
Pipe Diameter = Pipe Diameter =
Delta Time = 12 Delta Time = 10
Manning’s ‘n’ = Manning’s ‘n’ = 0

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Figure 24 - Sample Results

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Inlet Spacing
General

The Inlet Spacing module computes the spread of water on the roadway pavement and
calculates the amount of flow that will be accepted by each inlet and the amount that will be
bypassed to the next inlet in succession, thereby checking the spacing of the inlets. The
designer can check the depth and spread of water along the curb for a system of storm sewer
structures in order to assure that the sewer structures adjacent to the roadway are adequately
spaced to meet the allowable spread and depth criteria. The program can perform the
calculations for roadways with transverse cross-sections (curbs without gutters) or composite
cross sections (curb and gutter or curb and paved shoulders).

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Figure 25 is a screen shot of the main form that shows the typical input fields for the Inlet
Spacing module. The Project Information fields are displayed at the top of the form. The
following pages discuss the input parameters required to perform Inlet Spacing calculations.
Input will consist of an Inlet Spacing (Header Line) containing data pertinent to the entire inlet
spacing design and detail lines that describe each individual structure.

As can be seen in Figure 25, column 1 contains four (4) different colored boxes. The boxes
have the following meaning:

Green Signifies an initial point was selected from the “Sump Type” drop-down
list box in the Inlet Spacing Element Editor.

White Signifies an inlet was selected from the “Sump Type” drop-down list box
in the Inlet Spacing Element Editor.

Blue Signifies a segment end was selected from the “Sump Type” drop-down
list box in the Inlet Spacing Element Editor.

Red Signifies a sag (in column 2) was selected from the “Sump Type” drop-
down list box in the Inlet Spacing Element Editor.

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 Figure 25 – Main Inlet Spacing Design Form

Inlet Spacing (Header Lines)

The Inlet Spacing Design Header Line applies to all of the elements entered in the Inlet Spacing
module and is explained in detail below:

Rainfall Area Code – The state of Ohio is separated into four different rainfall intensity zones.
These zones, which are A, B, C, and D, are shown on the Rainfall Intensity Zone Map in the
ODOT Location and Design Manual, Volume 2, Drainage Design. When using this map and
the storm sewer system crosses the boundary of one zone into another or is located on the
boundary line, the designer should consider using the zone which gives the higher rainfall
intensity values. These four rainfall intensity-duration curves are currently the only curves used
in CDSS. Custom curves cannot be entered into the program by the user.

Storm Frequency (yr.) – The design year storm frequency used to compute the rainfall
intensity in inches per hour. It must be one of the 6 values from the drop-down menu: 2, 5, 10,
25, 50, and 100.

Total Allowable Spread (ft.) – The maximum allowable spread of water into the traveled lane
measured from the face of curb.

Allowable Depth (ft.) – The maximum allowable depth of water measured from the flowline at
the face of curb.

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Inlet Spacing Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

The following parameters are required for each inlet structure for inlet spacing design. In order
to begin entering the information for each inlet spacing element, go to the PROJECT menu and
click on ADD ELEMENT or click on the add element icon on the Main Form's tool bar to bring
up the element editor window. (Tip: A much quicker way is to simply double-click on a
particular inlet shown on the ELEMENTS portion of the Main Form).

Figure 26 is a screen shot that shows the element editor form. This form is where the detail
information is entered for each inlet spacing element. After data has been entered for an
element and the user clicks the "OK" button and closes the Element Editor, the new data will be
displayed in the "ELEMENTS" portion of the Main Form as shown in Figure 25. To change or
edit data in a particular element, simply highlight the element in the "ELEMENTS" portion of
the Main Form, then go to the PROJECT menu and click on MODIFY ELEMENT. This will
bring up the element editor form and the user may then edit the data. (Tip: A much quicker way
is to simply double-click on a selected inlet spacing data line shown on the ELEMENTS portion
of the Main Form).

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 Figure 26 - Inlet Spacing Element Editor

Station – Station of the initial point on the gutter (high point) carrying water to the first catch
basin or inlet, or the station of the catch basin or inlet if the “initial” point has already been
entered.

Sump Type – Drop down menu options:

Initial Point – Indicates this is an initial point in the gutter with no inlet or catch basin.
Therefore, only Station and Sump Type are entered on this line.

Inlet – Indicates the inlet is on a continuous grade. Water beyond the capacity of this inlet will
be bypassed to the next inlet (next line of input).

Segment End – Indicates the last line of input and is for a string of catch basins or inlets in a sag
condition. Select “Segment End” after the station for the inlet in the sag has been reentered (See
“Sag” below).

Sag – Indicates the inlet is in a sag. The following input line must then contain an Initial Point
followed by inlets from the opposite side of the sag approaching the inlet. The inlet in the sag is
then reentered on a subsequent line with a Sump Type selection of Segment End. This should
be the last line of input. The inlet is analyzed using water from both sides of the sag.

Catch Basin Type – One of the following catch basin types must be selected: CB-3A, CB-3, I-
3A, I-3B, I-3C, I-3D, Type D, and I-2-6 through I-2-20.

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Note to Designer: When preparing inlet spacing calculations using the Standard No. I-3A and
I-3B Barrier Median Inlets on a continuous grade, the window opening
(10’) is the design feature and the grate is considered a factor of safety.
Therefore, calculations are based on the window opening only, similar to a
No. 2 or 2A Inlet.
When the structure is placed in a sag condition, the grate is considered the
design feature and the window opening is considered the factor of safety.
In this case calculations are prepared using the grate only for the side with
the grate, similar to calculating a No. 3A. The spread for the other side of
the inlet that only has a window should be modeled using a I-2A-10 to
model the window opening.

Surface Type – The surface over which the water must travel to reach the gutter. Select one of
the five options:
Paved 0.90
Bare Soil 0.65
Poor Grass 0.50
Average Grass 0.30
Dense Grass 0.15

Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) – The longitudinal slope of the gutter in feet of drop per foot of
length.

Discharge (cfs) – Flow of water contributing to the inlet or catch basin. A value entered here
will be added to the bypass flow, if any, from an upstream inlet.

If this field is BLANK or zero, then flow will be computed using values entered for Area,
Runoff Coefficient and Concentration Time.

Conc. Time (min.) – The time it takes for the water to reach the gutter. If the value entered is
less than 10 minutes, the program will default to 10 minutes. This field may be left BLANK if a
value for Length Overland and Overland Slope is entered.

Gutter Length (ft.) – The length of the gutter from the last input line.

If the absolute difference in stationing will give the true gutter length, this may be left BLANK
and the absolute station difference will be used.

Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) – The cross slope of gutter in feet of drop per foot of width. If there is
no gutter and this field is left BLANK, the program will set the gutter cross slope equal to the
pavement cross slope.

Gutter Width (ft.) – Enter the width of the gutter in this field.

Manning’s ‘N’ (Gutter) – Manning’s coefficient of roughness for the gutter section. Default
value is 0.015 if this field is left BLANK.

Pavement X-slope (ft/ft) – The cross slope of the pavement in feet of drop per foot of width.

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Manning’s ‘N’ (Pavement) – Manning’s coefficient of roughness for the pavement section.
Default value is 0.015 if this field is left BLANK.

Runoff Coefficient – The weighted coefficient for the contributing area. A value entered here
only has meaning if the parameter Discharge is blank or zero.

Area (Ac) – The size of the area which will drain to the inlet for this section. A value entered
here only has meaning if the parameter Discharge is blank or zero.

Overland Length (ft.) – The distance the water must travel overland to reach the gutter. A
value entered here only has meaning if the parameter Conc. Time is left BLANK.

Overland Slope (%) – The slope of the overland flow path in percent. A value entered here
only has meaning if the parameter concentration time is left BLANK.

Local Depression – Depth below the normal pavement or gutter at the face of curb to the
window flowline for curb-opening inlets; or, the depth below the normal pavement or gutter at
the roadside edge of the grate for combination grate and curb-opening inlets.

Inlet Spacing Example

Figure 27 - Sample Input Window

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Project Information (Header Line)

PID = 22421
Date = 2-18-2004
Project = Example Project
Location = Somewhere in Ohio
Description = Easton Street – Sta. 162+43 to Sta. 158+53
Designer = PDL

Inlet Spacing Design (Header Line)

Rainfall Area =A
Storm Frequency (yr.) =5
Total Allowable Spread (ft.) =6
Allowable Depth (ft.) =0

Station 162+43
Initial Point

Station 161+94
Sump Type = Inlet Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3A Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Paved Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.02 Runoff Coefficient = 0.9
Discharge (cfs) = BLANK Area = 0.28
Conc. Time (min.) = BLANK Overland Length (ft.) = 100
Gutter Length (ft.) = 49 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.1667
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) = 0.0417
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

Station 161+34
Sump Type = Inlet Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3A Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Average Grass Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.01 Runoff Coefficient = 0.3
Discharge (cfs) = BLANK Area = 0.23
Conc. Time (min.) = 12 Overland Length (ft.) = BLANK
Gutter Length (ft.) = 60 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = BLANK
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) =0
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

Station 160+67
Sump Type = Inlet Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3A Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Poor Grass Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.005 Runoff Coefficient = BLANK
Discharge (cfs) = 0.7 Area = BLANK

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Station 160+67 Cont.
Conc. Time (min.) =7 Overland Length (ft.) = BLANK
Gutter Length (ft.) = 67 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = BLANK
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) =0
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

Station 158+53
Sump Type = Sag Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3 Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Average Grass Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0025 Runoff Coefficient = 0.3
Discharge (cfs) = BLANK Area = 0.22
Conc. Time (min.) = BLANK Overland Length (ft.) = 250
Gutter Length (ft.) = 214 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.1
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) =0
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

Station 157+75
Initial Point

Station 158+25
Sump Type = Inlet Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3A Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Poor Grass Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.01 Runoff Coefficient = 0.5
Discharge (cfs) = BLANK Area = 0.6
Conc. Time (min.) = BLANK Overland Length (ft.) = 100
Gutter Length (ft.) = 50 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.05
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) =0
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

Station 158+53
Sump Type = Segment End Manning’s N (Gutter) = 0.015
Catch Basin Type = Catch Basin 3 Pavement X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0208
Surface Type = Average Grass Manning’s N (pavement) = 0.015
Longitudinal Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.004 Runoff Coefficient = 0.3
Discharge (cfs) = BLANK Area = 0.2
Conc. Time (min.) = BLANK Overland Length (ft.) = 50
Gutter Length (ft.) = 28 Overland Slope (ft./ft.) = 0.1
Gutter X-slope (ft./ft.) = 0.0833 Local Depression (ft.) =0
Gutter Width (ft.) =2

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Figure 28 - Sample Results

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Ditch Analysis
General

The Ditch Analysis module calculates the velocity and depth (10 feet maximum) of water in
roadway ditches and recommends a type of lining for individual sections along the length of the
ditch based on the user specified allowable shear stress for each type of ditch lining. The user is
required to enter various details of the ditch including the dimensions of the ditch, longitudinal
slope, length, and various other details in order for the program to calculate the depth, velocity
of the water, and the shear stress caused by the water in the ditch.

Project and General Information Input Fields (Header Line)

Figure 29 is a screen shot of the main form that shows the typical input fields for the Ditch
Analysis Module. The Project Information fields are displayed at the top of the form. The
following pages discuss the input parameters required when designing a ditch. Input will
consist of Ditch Analysis (Header Line) information that describes data pertinent to the ditch
analysis run, and one or more Detail Lines that describes each individual ditch section.

Figure 29 – Ditch Analysis Design Form

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Ditch Analysis (Header Lines)

The parameters under the Ditch Analysis apply to all elements in the ditch run and are explained
in detail below:

Rainfall Area Code – The state of Ohio is separated into four different rainfall intensity zones.
These zones, which are A, B, C, and D, are shown on the Rainfall Intensity Zone Map in the
ODOT Location and Design Manual, Volume 2, Drainage Design. When using this map and
the storm sewer system crosses the boundary of one zone into another or is located on the
boundary line, the designer should consider using the zone which gives the higher rainfall
intensity values. These four rainfall intensity-duration curves are currently the only curves used
in CDSS. Custom curves can not be entered into the program by the user.

Time to 1st Section (min.) – The time of concentration required for water to reach the first
ditch section in the ditch run.

Depth Storm Frequency (yrs.) – The frequency of the storm used to determine the depth of the
flow in the ditch. The drop down menu has the following options: 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100.

Shear Stress Storm Frequency (yrs.) – The frequency of the storm used to determine the shear
stress and width of protection.. The drop down menu has the following options: 2, 5, 10, 25,
50, and 100.

Seed (lbs./sq. ft.) – The maximum shear allowed for seed lining. The default value is 0.30
lbs./sq. ft.

Jute Mat (lbs./sq. ft.) – The maximum shear allowed for jute mat lining. The default value is
0.45 lbs./sq. ft.

Temporary Erosion Control Mat (lbs./sq. ft.) – The maximum shear allowed for temporary
erosion control mat lining. The default value is 1.00 lbs./sq. ft. It should be noted that some
temporary linings will withstand higher allowable shear stresses on a temporary basis (approx. 6
months). The lining will then deteriorate, thus creating an established vegetated lining with a
shear stress equal to 1.00 lbs./sq.ft.

Permanent Turf Reinforcing Mat (lbs./sq. ft.) – The maximum shear allowed for permanent
turf reinforcing mat lining. The default value is 2.0 lbs./sq. ft. for Type 1, 3.0 lbs./sq. ft. for
Type 2, and 5.0 lbs./sq. ft. for Type 3.

Rock Channel Protection Type B (lbs./sq. ft.) – The maximum shear allowed for type D Rock
Channel Protection. The default value is 6.0 lbs./sq. ft. It is desirable to use a permanent turf
reinforcing mat for shear stresses below 6.0 lbs./sq. ft, however this value can modified for
different RCP types (ie: Type C = 4 lbs./sq. ft, Type D = 2 lbs./sq. ft.).

The program first calculates data for a seed lining using the discharge calculated for the shear
stress storm frequency specified. It then checks if the calculated shear exceeds the maximum
allowable shear specified by the user. If it does, the next type of protection is tried. Seed, jute
mat, temporary erosion control mat, permanent turf reinforcing mat, and rock channel protection
(Type D) are tried in that order. If the calculated shear does not exceed the allowable shear,

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depth of flow calculations are then made, using the calculated discharge for the depth storm
frequency specified for that lining type.

If you do not want to use jute mat, temporary erosion control mat, or turf reinforcing mat, leave
the appropriate field blank or enter zero (0). Likewise, if you do not want to use rock channel
protection, leave the allowable shear fields blank or enter zero (0). Note: The program will
always calculate seeded lining to start with even if there is no value entered for allowable shear.

Note: A shear stress number shown in parentheses on the output indicates that one of the
parameters outlined in the ODOT L & D Drainage Manual has been exceeded.

Ditch Element Input Parameters (Detail Lines)

The following parameters are required for each ditch section. In order to begin entering the
information for each ditch section, go to the PROJECT menu and click on ADD ELEMENT or
click on the add element icon on the tool bar to bring up the element editor window. (Tip: A
much quicker way is to simply double-click on a particular pipe run shown on the ELEMENTS
portion of the Main Form).

Figure 30 is a screen shot that shows the element editor form. This form is where the detail
information is entered for each ditch section in the run. After data has been entered for an
element and the User clicks the “OK” button and closes the Element Editor, the new data will be
displayed in the “ELEMENTS” portion of the Main Form as shown in Figure 29. To change or
edit data in a particular element, simply highlight the element in the "ELEMENTS" portion of
the Main Form then go to the PROJECT menu and click on MODIFY ELEMENT. This will
bring up the element editor form and the user may then edit the data. (Tip: A much quicker way
is to simply double-click on a selected ditch data line shown on the ELEMENTS portion of the
Main Form).

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 Figure 30 - Ditch Analysis Element Editor

Station (From) – The beginning station of the ditch section (always required).

Station (To) – The ending station of the ditch section (always required).

Ditch Length (ft.) - This value is not required if the beginning and ending stations are entered
and their difference shows the true ditch length.

Side – The side of the street where the ditch is located. Choose right, left, or center from the
drop-down menu.

Shape – The shape of the current ditch section. Choose either Trapezoidal or Radius from the
drop-down menu.

Begin (ft.) – The flowline elevation of the ditch at the beginning of the ditch section. This
elevation is required if the GRADE is not entered.

End (ft.) – The flowline elevation of the ditch at the end of the ditch section. This elevation is
required if the GRADE is not entered.

Grade (ft./ft.) – The grade of the ditch (for example .04 for a 4% grade). This is not required if
the beginning and ending elevations are given.

Coefficient – The weighted coefficient of runoff for the individual ditch section.

Area (acres) – The incremental drainage area in acres for the individual ditch section (not
cumulative).

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Radius/Width (ft.) – Enter the radius for radius ditches and the width if it is a trapezoidal ditch.
For a v-ditch, enter 0.

Inslope (ft./ft.) – The inslope of the ditch in feet of run over one foot of rise. For example a 3:1
slope is coded 3.0.

Backslope (ft./ft.) – The backslope of the ditch in feet of run over one foot of rise.

Manning ‘n’ (Override) – The default Manning’s ‘n’ for the various ditch linings in the CDSS
program can be modified by the user for individual ditch sections by entering an override ‘n’ in
this field that applies to the lining set in the lining (Override and Manning’s ‘n’) field.

The default Manning ‘n’ values used by the program are as follows:

Seeded Lining 0.030 For Shear Stress Determination

0.040 For Depth Determination

Jute Mat 0.040 For Shear Stress Determination

0.040 For Depth Determination

Temporary Mat 0.040 For Shear Stress Determination

0.040 For Depth Determination

Permanent Mat 0.040 For Shear Stress Determination

0.040 For Depth Determination

Rock (RCP) 0.060 For Shear Stress Determination

0.060 For Depth Determination

Lining (Override and Manning’s ‘n’) – A lining can be selected from the drop-down menu
that corresponds to the value entered in the Manning ‘n’ (Override) field.

Concentration Time (min.) – The time of concentration for the area contributing to the
beginning station of a ditch section. A value entered here, if greater than the total time in the
previous ditch section, will be used to compute ditch flow.

If this line of input is being used to describe a concentrated inflow from another source such as
an intercepting ditch or swale, or from a storm sewer outlet, then the only entries required are
FROM STATION, SIDE RUNOFF COEF., RUNOFF AREA and CONC. TIME.

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Ditch Analysis Design Example

Figure 31 - Sample Input Window

The following information is given for this example:

Project Information (Header Line)

PID = 22421
Date = 2-17-2004
Project = Example Project
Location = Somewhere in Ohio
Description = Sample Street - Sta. 881+50 to Sta. 884+00 Right
Designer = PDL

Ditch Analysis (Header Line)

Rainfall Area =A
Time to 1st Section = 5 minutes
Depth Storm Frequency (yrs.) = 10 years
Shear Stress Storm Frequency (yrs.) = 5 years

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Allowable Shear (Header Line)

Seed (psf) = 0.30

Jute Mat (psf) = 0.45
Temporary Erosion Control Mat (psf) = 1.00
Permanent Turf Reinforcing Mat Type 1 (psf) = 2.00
Permanent Turf Reinforcing Mat Type 2 (psf) = 3.00
Permanent Turf Reinforcing Mat Type 3 (psf) = 5.00
RCP Type B (psf) = 6.00

Ditch Section #1 (Element Editor)

From Station = 881+50 Area (acres) =2

To Station = 882+00 Width (ft.) =0
Ditch Length (ft.) =0
Side = Right Inslope (ft./ft.) =8
Shape = Vee (Trapezoidal) Backslope (ft./ft.) =6
Begin Elevation (ft.) = 692.6 Mannings ‘n’ (override) =0
End Elevation (ft.) = 692.4 Lining (override Mannings ‘n’) = Seed
Grade (ft./ft.) =0
Coefficient = 0.55 Concentration Time (minutes) = 10

Ditch Section #2

From Station = 882+00 Area (acres) =1

To Station = 882+50 Width (ft.) =4
Ditch Length (ft.) =0
Side = Right Inslope (ft./ft.) =4
Shape = Trapezoidal Backslope (ft./ft.) =6
Begin Elevation (ft.) = 692.4 Mannings ‘n’ (override) =0
End Elevation (ft.) = 692.2 Lining (override Mannings ‘n’) = Seed
Grade (ft./ft.) =0
Coefficient = 0.54 Concentration Time (minutes) =0

Concentrated Inflow (Ditch Section #5)

From Station = 882+50

Side = Right
Coefficient = 0.42
Area (acres) = 22
Concentration Time (minutes) = 18

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Ditch Section #3

From Station = 882+50 Area (acres) =1

To Station = 883+00 Width (ft.) =4
Ditch Length (ft.) =0
Side = Right Inslope (ft./ft.) =4
Shape = Trapezoidal Backslope (ft./ft.) =6
Begin Elevation (ft.) = 692.2 Mannings ‘n’ (override) =0
End Elevation (ft.) = 692.0 Lining (override Mannings ‘n’) = Seed
Grade (ft./ft.) =0
Coefficient = 0.54 Concentration Time (minutes) = 10

Ditch Section #4

From Station = 883 + 00 Area (acres) = 1.4

To Station = 883 + 50 Width (ft.) =4
Ditch Length (ft.) =0
Side = Right Inslope (ft./ft.) =4
Shape = Trapezoidal Backslope (ft./ft.) =6
Begin Elevation (ft.) = 692.0 Mannings ‘n’ (override) =0
End Elevation (ft.) = 691.6 Lining (override Mannings ‘n’) = Seed
Grade (ft./ft.) =0
Coefficient = 0.54 Concentration Time (minutes) =0

Figure 32 - Ditch Analysis Sample Results

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Culvert Geometrical/Hydraulic Tool
The Culvert Geometrical Tool and Culvert Hydraulic Tool are located under the Tools Menu on
the main screen. They can be accessed from any module. They allow the user to solve for
various parameters associated with flow in circular, elliptical, and box culverts. A future
enhancement will add the pipe arch to the list of culvert types available.

The Culvert Geometrical Tool allows the user to choose a culvert type and enter a culvert size
and depth of flow, and the program calculates the area of flow, top width of flow, wetted
perimeter, and hydraulic radius associated with this depth of flow. It will also calculate the area
of flow, wetted perimeter, and hydraulic radius if the culvert was flowing full.

The Culvert Hydraulic Tool allows the user to choose a culvert type and enter a culvert size,
flow, Manning’s ‘n’, and slope, and the program calculates the normal depth, critical depth,
Qmax, and Qfull. The Qmax is the maximum discharge that occurs at just full capacity. The
ratio of the approximate depth of flow where maximum flow occurs to the full depth of flow is
assumed to be 0.938 for circular, 0.909 for elliptical, 0.872 for pipe arch, and 0.950 for box.

In order to enter a standard size elliptical pipe, the following six parameters must be entered to
define the shape: span, rise, Rs, Rt, phi, and theta. These parameters for the standard size
elliptical pipes can be found in the appendix. Although the Geometric and Hydraulic Tools do
not function in this version for the pipe arch, the appendix provides the following five
parameters for the standard size pipe arches: span, rise, Rt, Rs, and Rc. The appendix also
gives other useful information such as flow area and hydraulic radius for some of the other
culvert types.

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Appendix
Concrete Conduit Properties
Figure 1 – Circular Concrete Pipe Properties
Figure 2 – Elliptical Concrete Pipe Properties

Metal Conduit Properties

Figure 3 – Circular Corrugated Metal Pipe Properties
Figure 4 – 2 ⅔” x ½” Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch Properties
Figure 5 – 3” x 1” Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch Properties
Figure 6 – 6” x 2” (18” Corner Radii) Structural Plate Pipe Arch Properties
Figure 7 – 6” x 2” (31” Corner Radii) Structural Plate Pipe Arch Properties

Long-Span Conduit Properties

Figure 8 – Horizontal Elliptical Long-Span Structure Properties
Figure 8 – Low Profile Arch Long-Span Structure Properties

Culvert Flow
Figure 9 – Classification of Flow in Culverts

Corrugated Metal Pipe Manning’s ‘n’

Figure 10 – Corrugated Metal Pipe Sizes and ‘n’ Values for Type A Conduit

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 Circular Concrete Pipe

D A R
Pipe Area Hydraulic
Diameter Radius
(Inches) (Square Feet) (Feet)

0.785 0.250
12
15 1.227 0.312
18 1.767 0.375
21 2.405 0.437
24 3.142 0.500

27 3.976 0.562
30 4.909 0.625
33 5.940 0.688
36 7.069 0.750
42 9.621 0.875

48 12.566 1.000
54 15.904 1.125
60 19.635 1.250
66 23.758 1.375
72 28.274 1.500

78 33.183 1.625
84 38.485 1.750
90 44.170 1.875
96 50.266 2.000
102 56.745 2.125

108 63.617 2.250

114 70.882 2.375
120 78.540 2.500
126 86.590 2.625
132 95.033 2.750
138 103.870 2.875
144 113.100 3.000

Figure 1 – Circular Concrete Pipe Properties

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 Theta = 45.2°
Phi = 134.8

Ø = 22.6°

Elliptical Concrete Pipe

Approximate
Pipe Size Equivalent R
Area A B R1 R2
Rise x Span Circular Hydraulic
(Square Feet) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
(Inches) Diameter Radius (Feet)
(Inches)

14 x 23 18 1.8 0.367 5 3/8 12 7/8 6 20

19 x 30 24 3.3 0.490 6 7/8 16 5/8 8 1/4 26 1/4
22 x 34 27 4.1 0.546 7 3/4 18 1/2 9 1/4 29 1/4
24 x 38 30 5.1 0.613 8 5/8 20 3/4 10 1/4 32 3/4
27 x 42 33 6.3 0.686 9 1/2 22 7/8 11 1/2 36 1/2

29 x 45 36 7.4 0.736 10 1/2 24 7/8 12 1/4 39 1/4

32 x 49 39 8.8 0.812 11 1/4 27 13 1/2 42 3/4
34 x 53 42 10.2 0.875 12 1/8 29 14 1/2 46
38 x 60 48 12.9 0.969 13 1/2 32 3/8 16 1/2 51 1/2
43 x 68 54 16.6 1.106 15 1/4 36 3/4 18 3/4 58 1/2

48 x 76 60 20.5 1.229 17 40 7/8 20 3/4 65

53 x 83 66 24.8 1.352 18 3/4 45 22 3/4 71 1/2
58 x 91 72 29.5 1.475 20 1/2 49 1/8 24 3/4 78
63 x 98 78 34.6 1.598 22 53 1/8 27 84 1/2
68 x 106 84 40.1 1.721 23 3/4 57 29 90 3/4

72 x 113 90 46.1 1.845 25 1/2 61 31 97 1/4

77 x 121 96 52.4 1.967 27 65 1/8 33 1/4 103 3/4
82 x 128 102 59.2 2.091 28 3/4 69 35 1/4 110
87 x 136 108 66.4 2.215 30 1/4 72 3/4 37 1/2 116 1/4

92 x 143 114 74.0 2.340 32 76 7/8 39 1/2 122 3/4

97 x 151 120 82.0 2.461 33 7/8 80 7/8 41 1/2 129 1/4
106 x 166 132 99.2 2.707 37 88 3/4 45 3/4 142
116 x 180 144 118.6 2.968 40 3/8 96 3/4 50 154 3/4

Figure 2 – Elliptical Concrete Pipe Properties

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 Circular Corrugated Metal Pipe
D R D A R
A
Pipe Hydraulic Pipe Diameter Area Hydraulic Radius
Area
Diameter Radius (Inches) (Square Feet) (Feet)
(Inches) (Ft. In.) (Square Feet) (Feet)
12 0.8 0.250
15 1.2 0.312
5-0 19.6 1.250 18 1.8 0.375
60 21 2.4 0.437
66 5-6 23.8 1.375 24 3.1 0.500
72 6-0 28.1 1.500 27 4.0 0.563
78 6-6 33.2 1.625 30 4.9 0.625
84 7-0 38.5 1.750 33 5.9 0.688
90 7-6 44.2 1.875 36 7.1 0.750
96 8-0 50.3 2.000 42 9.6 0.875
102 8-6 56.8 2.125 48 12.6 1.000
108 9-0 63.6 2.250 54 15.9 1.125
114 9-6 70.9 2.375
60 19.6 1.250
120 10-0 78.5 2.500 66 23.8 1.375
126 10-6 86.6 2.625 72 28.1 1.500
132 11-0 95.0 2.750 78 33.2 1.625
138 11-6 103.9 2.875 84 38.5 1.750
144 12-0 113.1 3.000
150 12-6 122.7 3.125
156 13-0 132.7 3.250
D A R
162 13-6 143.1 3.375
Pipe Diameter Area Hydraulic Radius
168 14-0 153.9 3.500
(Inches) (Square Feet) (Feet)
174 14-6 165.1 3.625
180 15-0 176.7 3.750 36 7.1 0.750
186 15-6 188.7 3.875 42 9.6 0.875
192 16-0 201.1 4.000 48 12.6 1.000
198 16-6 213.8 4.125 54 15.9 1.125
204 17-0 227.0 4.250 60 19.6 1.250
210 17-6 240.5 4.375 66 23.8 1.375
216 18-0 254.5 4.500 72 28.1 1.500
222 18-6 268.8 4.625 78 33.2 1.625
228 19-0 283.5 4.750 84 38.5 1.750
234 19-6 298.6 4.875 90 44.2 1.875
240 20-0 314.2 5.000 96 50.3 2.000
246 20-6 330.1 5.125 102 56.8 2.125
252 21-0 346.4 5.250 108 63.6 2.250
114 70.9 2.375
120 78.5 2.500

Figure 3 – Circular Corrugated Metal Pipe Properties

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 Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch

2 ⅔” x ½” Corrugations

Area Hydraulic
Span Rise B Rc Rt Rb
(Square Radius
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
Feet) (Feet)

17 13 1.1 0.280 4 1/8 3 1/2 8 5/8 25 5/8

21 15 1.6 0.340 4 7/8 4 1/8 10 3/4 33 1/8
24 18 2.2 0.400 5 5/8 4 7/8 11 7/8 34 5/8
28 20 2.9 0.462 6 1/2 5 1/2 14 42 1/4

35 24 4.5 0.573 8 1/8 6 7/8 17 7/8 55 1/8

42 29 6.5 0.690 9 3/4 8 1/4 21 1/2 66 1/8
49 33 8.9 0.810 11 3/8 9 5/8 25 1/8 77 1/4
57 38 11.6 0.924 13 11 28 5/8 88 1/4

64 43 14.7 1.040 14 5/8 12 3/8 32 1/4 99 1/4

71 47 18.1 1.153 16 1/4 13 3/4 35 3/4 110 1/4
77 52 21.9 1.268 17 7/8 15 1/8 39 3/8 121 1/4
83 57 26.0 1.380 19 1/2 16 1/2 43 132 1/4

Figure 4 – 2 ⅔” x ½” Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch Properties

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 Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch

3” x 1” Corrugations

Area Hydraulic
Span Rise B Rc Rt Rb
(Square Radius
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
Feet) (Feet)

40 31 7.0 0.672 13 3/4 12 1/2 19 1/4 31 3/8

46 36 9.4 0.775 16 14 1/2 22 1/2 36 5/8
53 41 12.3 0.990 18 1/4 16 5/8 25 7/8 43 3/4
60 46 15.6 1.104 20 1/2 18 3/4 29 3/8 51 1/8

66 51 19.3 1.230 22 3/4 20 3/4 32 5/8 56 1/4

73 55 23.2 1.343 25 1/8 22 7/8 36 3/4 63 3/4
81 59 27.4 1.454 23 3/4 20 7/8 39 1/2 82 5/8
87 63 32.1 1.573 25 3/4 22 5/8 43 3/8 92 1/4

95 67 37.0 1.683 27 3/4 24 3/8 47 100 1/4

103 71 42.4 1.800 29 3/4 26 1/8 51 1/4 111 5/8
112 75 48.0 1.911 31 5/8 27 3/4 54 7/8 120 1/4
117 79 54.2 2.031 33 5/8 29 1/2 59 3/8 131 3/4

128 83 60.5 2.141 35 5/8 31 1/4 63 1/4 139 3/4

137 87 67.4 2.259 37 5/8 33 67 3/8 149 1/2
142 91 74.5 2.373 39 1/2 34 3/4 71 5/8 162 3/8

Figure 5 – 3” x 1” Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch Properties

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 Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch

6” x 2” Corrugation (18” Corner Radii)

Span Rise Area Hydraulic

B Rt Rb
(Feet - (Feet - (Square Radius
(Inches) (Feet) (Feet)
Inches) Inches) Feet) (Feet)
6-1 4-7 22 1.29 21.0 3.07 6.36
6-4 4-9 24 1.35 20.5 3.18 6.96
6-9 4-11 26 1.39 22.0 3.42 6.96
7-0 5-1 28 1.45 21.4 3.53 8.68
7-3 5-3 31 1.51 20.8 3.63 11.35
7-8 5-5 33 1.55 22.4 3.88 9.15
7-11 5-7 35 1.61 21.7 3.98 11.49
8-2 5-9 38 1.67 20.9 4.08 15.24
8-7 5-11 40 1.71 22.7 4.33 11.75
8-10 6-1 43 1.77 21.8 4.42 14.89
9-4 6-3 46 1.81 23.8 4.68 12.05
9-6 6-5 49 1.87 22.9 4.78 14.79
9-9 6-7 52 1.93 21.9 4.86 18.98
10-3 6-9 55 1.97 23.9 5.13 14.86
10-8 6-11 58 2.01 26.1 5.41 12.77
10-11 7-1 61 2.07 25.1 5.49 15.03
11-5 7-3 64 2.11 27.4 5.78 13.16
11-7 7-5 67 2.17 26.3 5.85 15.27
11-10 7-7 71 2.23 25.2 5.93 18.03
12-4 7-9 74 2.26 27.5 6.23 15.54
12-6 7-11 78 2.32 26.4 6.29 18.07
12-8 8-1 81 2.38 25.2 6.37 21.45
12-10 8-4 85 2.44 24.0 6.44 26.23
13-5 8-5 89 2.48 26.3 6.73 21.23
13-11 8-7 93 2.52 28.9 7.03 18.39
14-1 8-9 97 2.57 27.6 7.09 21.18
14-3 8-11 101 2.63 26.3 7.16 24.80
14-10 9-1 105 2.67 28.9 7.47 21.19
15-4 9-3 109 2.71 31.6 7.78 18.90
15-6 9-5 113 2.77 30.2 7.83 21.31
15-8 9-7 118 2.83 28.8 7.89 24.29
15-10 9-10 122 2.89 27.4 7.96 28.18
16-5 9-11 126 2.92 30.1 8.27 24.24
16-7 10-1 131 2.98 28.7 8.33 27.73

Figure 6 – 6” x 2” (18” Corner Radii) Structural Plate Pipe Arch Properties

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 Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch

6” x 2” Corrugation (31” Corner Radii)

Span Rise Area

Hydraulic B Rt Rb
(Feet - (Feet - (Square
Radius (Feet) (Inches) (Feet) (Feet)
Inches) Inches) Feet)
13-3 9-4 97 2.68 38.5 6.68 16.05
13-6 9-6 102 2.74 37.7 6.78 18.33
14-0 9-8 105 2.78 39.6 7.03 16.49
14-2 9-10 109 2.83 38.8 7.13 18.55
14-5 10-0 114 2.90 37.9 7.22 21.38
14-11 10-2 118 2.94 39.8 7.48 18.98
15-4 10-4 123 2.98 41.8 7.76 17.38
15-7 10-6 127 3.04 40.9 7.84 19.34
15-10 10-8 132 3.10 40.0 7.93 21.72
16-3 10-10 137 3.14 42.1 8.21 19.67
16-6 11-0 142 3.20 41.1 8.29 21.93
17-0 11-2 146 3.24 43.3 8.58 20.08
17-2 11-4 151 3.30 42.3 8.65 22.23
17-5 11-6 157 3.36 41.3 8.73 24.83
17-11 11-8 161 3.40 43.5 9.02 22.55
18-1 11-10 167 3.45 42.4 9.09 24.98
18-7 12-0 172 3.50 44.7 9.38 22.88
18-9 12-2 177 3.56 43.6 9.46 25.19
19-3 12-4 182 3.59 45.9 9.75 23.22
19-6 12-6 188 3.65 44.8 9.83 25.43
19-8 12-8 194 3.71 43.7 9.90 28.04
19-11 12-10 200 3.77 42.5 9.98 31.19
20-5 13-0 205 3.81 44.9 10.27 28.18
20-7 13-2 211 3.87 43.7 10.33 31.13

Figure 7 – 6” x 2” (31” Corner Radii) Structural Plate Pipe Arch Properties

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 Theta = 80°
Phi = 100°

Note: Refer to manufacturer’s literature for various properties

Figure 8 – Superspan Culvert Geometry

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Figure 9 – Classification of Flow in Culverts

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Figure 10 – Corrugated Metal Pipe Sizes and ‘n’ Values for Type A Conduit

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