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<math>d_{s}=\frac{f'\times 96}{0.4}</math>
<math>d_{s}=\frac{f'\times 96}{0.4}</math>
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate in mm/hr, and
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate (mm/hr), and
*96 is the desired drainage time in hours
*96 is the desired drainage time (hrs)
*0.4 is the void ratio of [[reservoir gravel|clear stone]]}}
*0.4 is the Void ratio of [[reservoir gravel|clear stone]]}}


===Additional step for system without underdrain===
===Additional step for system without underdrain===
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<math>d_{p}=\frac{f'\times48}{0.4}</math>
<math>d_{p}=\frac{f'\times48}{0.4}</math>
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
{{Plainlist|1=Where:
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate in mm/hr, and
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate (mm/hr), and
*48 is the desired drainage time of the ponding in hours
*48 is the desired drainage time of the ponding (hrs)
*0.4 is the void ratio of [[reservoir gravel|clear stone]] *Note that conceptually the drainage of the ponded area is limited by ex-filtration at the base of the practice.}}
*0.4 is the void ratio of [[reservoir gravel|clear stone]] *Note that conceptually the drainage of the ponded area is limited by ex-filtration at the base of the practice.}}
* Step 5: Sum total depth of bioretention, and compare to available space above water table and bedrock. Adjust if necessary.
* Step 5: Sum total depth of bioretention, and compare to available space above water table and bedrock. Adjust if necessary.

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