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This method of determining [[design infiltration rate]] is only | This method of determining [[design infiltration rate]] is only suitable for coarse-textured 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 shall not be applied within areas of fill or in regions where hydraulic conductivity is controlled by vertical fractures in the soil matrix.''' | |||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
# Collect | # 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 | #* For [[permeable pavements]], 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 other types of infiltration facilities serving drainage areas up to 4 Ha, analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 2.5 times the | #* For other types of infiltration facilities serving drainage areas up to 4 Ha, analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 2.5 times the water storage reservoir depth, but not less than 3 m. | ||
# Submit the soil samples for | # Submit the soil samples to a certified soil testing laboratory for grain-size, or particle-size distribution analysis according to [https://www.astm.org/Standards/D422.htm ASTM D422] Standard Test Method for Particle-size Analysis of Soils. | ||
===Data Analysis=== | ===Data Analysis=== | ||
NB: The Hazen formula method of estimating soil permeability based on grain size distribution analysis is only suitable for coarse-textured soils with d<sub>10</sub> between 0.1 and 2.5 millimeters <ref>Hazen, A. (1893). Some physical properties of sand and gravel with special reference to the use in filtration. 4th Annual Report, State Board of Health, Boston.</ref>. The soil permeability value estimated using the Hazen method can be considered to be the measured infiltration rate of the soil, f, in mm/h | |||
<math> | :<math>f=C\cdot {\left (d_{10}\right )^{2}}</math> | ||
{{Plainlist|1=Where: | {{Plainlist|1=Where: | ||
*''d<sub>10</sub>'' = the soil particle diameter for which 10% of all soil particles are finer (smaller) by weight (mm), | *''d<sub>10</sub>'' = the soil particle diameter for which 10% of all soil particles are finer (smaller) by weight (mm), median value of all samples tested. | ||
*''C'' = is a shape factor (see below | *''C'' = is a shape factor (see below)}} | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! colspan =2| Shape factors (C) to yield | ! colspan =2| Shape factors (C) to yield f in mm/h | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Very fine to fine sand | |Very fine to fine sand | ||
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== | ==Don't forget to apply [[Design infiltration rate#Safety correction| a safety correction factor]] before beginning your sizing calculations== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 6 August 2020
This method of determining design infiltration rate is only suitable for coarse-textured native soils with d10 between 0.1 - 2.5 mm (i.e. soils to which the Hazen formula is applicable)[1].
This method shall not be applied within areas of fill or in regions where hydraulic conductivity is controlled by vertical fractures in the soil matrix.
Procedure[edit]
- 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 permeable pavements, 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 other types of infiltration facilities serving drainage areas up to 4 Ha, analyze each defined layer below the proposed facility bottom to a depth of at least 2.5 times the water storage reservoir depth, but not less than 3 m.
- Submit the soil samples to a certified soil testing laboratory for grain-size, or particle-size distribution analysis according to ASTM D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-size Analysis of Soils.
Data Analysis[edit]
NB: The Hazen formula method of estimating soil permeability based on grain size distribution analysis is only suitable for coarse-textured soils with d10 between 0.1 and 2.5 millimeters [2]. The soil permeability value estimated using the Hazen method can be considered to be the measured infiltration rate of the soil, f, in mm/h
Where:
- d10 = the soil particle diameter for which 10% of all soil particles are finer (smaller) by weight (mm), median value of all samples tested.
- C = is a shape factor (see below)
| Shape factors (C) to yield f in mm/h | |
|---|---|
| Very fine to fine sand | 144000 |
| Medium to coarse sand | 288000 |
Don't forget to apply a safety correction factor before beginning your sizing calculations[edit]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Hazen, A. (1893). Some physical properties of sand and gravel with special reference to the use in filtration. 4th Annual Report, State Board of Health, Boston.