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The design infiltration rate (''f''') is used in all sizing calculations for [[bioretention]] and [[bioswales]], [[dry ponds]], [[infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]], and [[exfiltration trenches]]. It is related to, but not synonymous with 'permeability', 'field hydraulic conductivity' (''K<sub>fc</sub>''), or 'saturated hydraulic conductivity' (''K<sub>sat</sub>''). Before application a safety correction factor (''SCF'') is incorporated into the figure, depending upon the source of the raw data, and the risk of failure of the finished practice.
The design infiltration rate (''f''') is used in all sizing calculations for [[bioretention]] and [[bioswales]], [[dry ponds]], [[infiltration trenches]] and [[infiltration chambers|chambers]], and [[exfiltration trenches]]. It is related to, but not synonymous with 'permeability', 'field hydraulic conductivity' (''K<sub>fc</sub>''), or 'saturated hydraulic conductivity' (''K<sub>sat</sub>''). Before application a safety correction factor (''SCF'') is incorporated into the figure, depending upon the source of the raw data, and the risk of failure of the finished practice.


===Sources of data===
{{textbox|It is highly recommended that data are collected on site.}}
{{textbox|It is highly recommended that data are collected on site.}}
==Sources of data==

Revision as of 13:41, 8 March 2018

The design infiltration rate (f') is used in all sizing calculations for bioretention and bioswales, dry ponds, infiltration trenches and chambers, and exfiltration trenches. It is related to, but not synonymous with 'permeability', 'field hydraulic conductivity' (Kfc), or 'saturated hydraulic conductivity' (Ksat). Before application a safety correction factor (SCF) is incorporated into the figure, depending upon the source of the raw data, and the risk of failure of the finished practice.

It is highly recommended that data are collected on site.

Sources of data[edit]