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    Minimum Turning Radius requirements

    I am designing a cul-de-sac with a 32 ft (16 ft radius), island in the center per my clients request. A Sanitary Sewer lift station is to be constructed inside the island. The outside radius of the island is 40 ft per the local code and standards. My concern is the minimum inside diameter...
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    Hydraulic Design Books

    Thanks bimr, I will look into the books you have recommended.
  3. Roadbuilder

    Hydraulic Design Books

    I am interested in purchasing some good Design Books for Storm Water, Sewer, and Potable Water. I am having trouble finding books that give detailed real world examples and commentary using the applicable codes. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Peak Flow SCS vs. USGS

    Thanks for the valuable information guys. Your comments were very helpful.
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    Peak Flow SCS vs. USGS

    When comparing the peak flow calculations on a 1 to 2 square mile drainage basin in south georgia I am getting a peak flow based on the SCS method that is 2 to 3 times what I calculate using the local USGS regression equations. The drainage area is type C soils with a mix of cultivated fields...

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