The figure below, represents the infiltration characteristics of a catchment developed based on Horton's model. Answer the following questions: 2.1 Determine the infiltration constant of Horton's model from the figure. 2.2 If K = 0.60 h1, calculate the total depth of water infiltrated over a 20 hour period. 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 5 10 15 20 25 Inflitration (mm/h) 0 Time (h)

The figure below, represents the infiltration characteristics of a catchment developed based on Horton's model. Answer the following questions: 2.1 Determine the infiltration constant of Horton's model from the figure. 2.2 If K = 0.60 h1, calculate the total depth of water infiltrated over a 20 hour period. 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 5 10 15 20 25 Inflitration (mm/h) 0 Time (h)

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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