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| This method of determining [[design infiltration rate]] is only approved for sandy native soils with d<sub>10</sub> between 0.1 - 2.5 mm (i.e. soils to which the Hazen formula is applicable). This method is not allowed within areas of fill. | | This method of determining [[design infiltration rate]] is only approved for sandy native soils with d<sub>10</sub> between 0.1 - 2.5 mm (i.e. soils to which the Hazen formula is applicable)<ref>San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. (2017). Determination of Design Infiltration Rates for the Sizing of Infiltration‐based Green Infrastructure Facilities. Retrieved from http://sfwater.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=9681</ref>. This method is not allowed within areas of fill. |
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| ==Procedure== | | ==Procedure== |
| | | # Collect [[soil]] samples for each defined soil layer below the bottom of the proposed infiltration facility. Layers must be evaluated to the following depths, depending upon facility type: |
| # Collect [[soil]] samples for each defined soil layer below the bottom of the proposed infiltration facility. Layers must be evaluated to the following depths, depending upon facility type: | |
| #* For [[bioretention]] facilities, analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 3 times the maximum ponding depth, but not less than 1 m. | | #* For [[bioretention]] facilities, analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 3 times the maximum ponding depth, but not less than 1 m. |
| #* For [[permeable paving]], analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 3 times the maximum depth of water within the base course, but not less than 1 m. | | #* For [[permeable paving]], analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 3 times the maximum depth of water within the base course, but not less than 1 m. |
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| # Submit the soil samples for laboratory testing of particle size analysis according to [https://www.astm.org/Standards/D422.htm ASTM D422]. | | # Submit the soil samples for laboratory testing of particle size analysis according to [https://www.astm.org/Standards/D422.htm ASTM D422]. |
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| ==Data Analysis== | | ===Data Analysis=== |
| # As the Soil Grain Size Analysis method is only approved for soils with d<sub>10</sub> between 0.1 and 2.5 millimeters, the Hazen formula (below) may be used to calculate the soil permeability (K). | | # As the Soil Grain Size Analysis method is only approved for soils with d<sub>10</sub> between 0.1 and 2.5 millimeters, the Hazen formula (below) may be used to calculate the soil permeability (K). |
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