Structural Analysis
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Problem 3. A 12-cm-diameter aluminum downspout drains the roof of a house with an
elevation drop of 4.2 m.
a When the gutter runs full, what would be the flow rate in liters per second? Assume
the downspout is smooth (k, = 0) using the Swamee-Jain Equation.
b The gutter is designed for a rain storm with a rainfall intensity of 5 inches per hour.
At this rate, what area of roof in m² could be handled by the downspout?
4.2 m
Water
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3. A 12-cm-diameter aluminum downspout drains the roof of a house with an elevation drop of 4.2 m. a When the gutter runs full, what would be the flow rate in liters per second? Assume the downspout is smooth (k, = 0) using the Swamee-Jain Equation. b The gutter is designed for a rain storm with a rainfall intensity of 5 inches per hour. At this rate, what area of roof in m² could be handled by the downspout? 4.2 m Water
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