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Module - CE 3013 Engineering Hydrology

Assignment  Hydrological data analysis (LO2, LO3, and LO5) Marks 5%

Students
response
Learning  Ability to estimate missing data and perform the consistency check
Yes/No
Outcomes for the hydro-meteorological data.
of the  Ability to conduct probability and statistical analysis to develop
Assignment Yes/No
Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves.
 Ability to use the Rational Method in estimating peak discharge. Yes/No

Programme PO-1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering
Outcomes fundamentals, and the engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex M
engineering problems.
PO-2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems to
reach substantiated conclusions with holistic considerations for sustainable
development.
PO-3: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural,
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societal, and environmental considerations as required.
PO-4: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods
including research based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO-5: Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling,
to complex engineering problems.
PO-6: Analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy,
sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, when solving
complex engineering problems.
PO-7: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering
practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. And demonstrate an
understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.
PO-8: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and
inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.
PO-9: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend
and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations,
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taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
PO-10: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and
economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO-11: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and
life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical
thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

H – High M – Medium L– Low

Lecturer Prof. R.L.H.L. Rajapaksa, Dr. H.G.L.N. Gunawardhana

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Important
1. Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must be
individual and original.
2. All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard Referencing” where a reference
list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment. (You may refer the information
given in http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm).
3. Please note that the submission date given for the assignment (14 days after the date of covering relevant
theory parts) is the final date that you can submit the assignment. If the given submission date is a
public holiday, the redefined submission deadline will be at 13:00 hr of the immediately following
working day. Late submissions will be graded lower.
4. All submissions should be done through the submission link given in Moodle.
5. Assignments returned to students for corrections must be re-submitted within 10 days
6. Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will mean
that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Plagiarism

Although research and discussion form an essential part of the assignment, deliberate copying of
the work of others or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT permitted.
Disciplinary actions will be taken against those who are found guilty of plagiarism. Signing of this
sheet is required to indicate your compliance with the above regulations.

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HYDROLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS:

DESIGN OF A CULVERT
ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY

HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING LABORATORY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
SRI LANKA

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INTRODUCTION
In many urban areas, flooding has become an increasingly serious issue, often exacerbated by
unplanned land use changes and extreme rainfall events. Designing hydraulic structures without
considering these and possible future variations can result in inadequate capacity to manage peak
flows. One of the most straightforward techniques for estimating peak runoff in urban catchments
is the Rational Method. This method establishes a direct relationship between rainfall intensity
and key watershed characteristics—such as area, land use, and slope—to determine peak flood
discharge. However, its application is limited to small watersheds, making it unsuitable for large-
scale flood predictions.

WORKING PROBLEM
Estimate the peak discharge with a 10-year return period at a road-stream crossing with the
following catchment characteristics.
 Upstream catchment area: 1.12 km2
 Length of the main channel: 2.32 km
 Slope of the main channel: 0.0078
 Average watershed slope = 3.2%
 Potential watershed storage = 4.29 in
( )
 Runoff Coefficient = 0.6 +

1) Use the above data to estimate the time of concentration by the Kirpich Method, Soil
Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS CN) method, and the Irrigation Department
Equation.
2) Fill in the missing data and perform the consistency check for the given rainfall data at
Meteorological Station 1.
3) Develop the intensity-duration relationship for a 10-year return period using the preprocessed
rainfall data set. Use the Weibull distribution functions to estimate rainfall intensities in your
calculations.
4) Design the size of a box culvert using Manning’s Equation (with suitable freeboard). Assume
reasonable values for any data not given. Clearly state such assumptions made in the report.
5) As a precautionary measure for future climate and land use changes, an expert in the field
suggests increasing the return period of the design to 25 years. Considering the conflicting
constraints of a hydrological design, write the pros and cons of this recommendation.
6) Calculations completed during each practical session must be uploaded to Moodle at the end
of the class.

In the report, you should include

1. Introduction/Problem statement
2. Objectives of the assignment
3. Methodology flowchart of the work
4. Results of the consistency check

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5. Time of concentration computation using three methods

6. Intensity-duration relationship for 10-year return period
7. Calculations to determine the size of the culvert in SI units
8. Discussions including the uncertainties of the results associated with the different methods
used in calculations
9. Conclusions
10. References

Divide your assignment into clearly defined and numbered sections. All figures and tables should
be numbered with proper captions. Figure captions are placed below the figures, while table
captions must be placed above the tables. The text must include a reference to each figure or
table before they are placed.

The assignment should be a single PDF file. The file name should be 220***X_CA2.PDF, where
220***X is your registration number.

All reports should be uploaded to Moodle by 10:00 pm on Sunday, 23rd of March 2025.
Submissions through email will NOT be accepted.

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Marking Rubric:
Does not meet the Meet the Exceed the
Marks Relevant
KPI’s expectations expectations expectations Emphasis
(out of 100) PO’s
(0 – 30%) (30 – 60%) (60 – 100%)
(i) The Introduction/Problem (i) The Introduction/ (i) The Introduction/
Statement lacks Problem statement is Problem statement is
1. Introduction/Problem articulation and does not presented and presented and
Statement and ……./10 describe the issue under articulated fairly well. articulated clearly. PO9 L
Objectives study.
(ii) Objectives are (ii) Objectives are
(ii) Objectives are not reasonably consistent consistent with the
consistent with the study. with the study. study.

(i) Use of fairly accurate (i) Use of correct

(i) Use of incorrect
methodology in methodology in
2. Methodology used and methodology in analyzing
analyzing data. analyzing data. PO1 M
the accuracy of the ……./20 the data.
analytical method (ii) Conducting an (ii) Conducting a PO3 M
(ii) Conducting an incomplete
adequate level of complete set of
analysis.
analysis. analyses.

(i) Most of the

necessary (i) All necessary
(i) Few calculations or most calculations with few calculations were
PO1 M
3. Calculations and results ……./40 are incorrect. incorrect performed.
calculations. PO3 M
(ii) Poorly presented results. (ii) Well-presented
(ii) Reasonably results.
presented results.

(i) Reasonable
(i) Results are well-
discussion of results.
4. Interpretation of the (i) No discussion of results. discussed.
……./20 (ii) Satisfactory PO3 M
results (ii) Incorrect interpretations. (ii) Interpretations are
interpretation of
correct.
results.

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(i) Some parts of the

(i) The coursework is (i) Complete coursework
coursework are
incomplete and/or not in with all sections in
missing and/or not in
5. Format of the the correct format. the correct format.
the correct format.
coursework and ……./10 (ii) Report is full of spelling (ii) Almost no spelling PO9 L
presentation (ii) Rare spelling and/or
and/or grammatical and/or grammatical
grammatical
mistakes with a lot of mistakes with proper
mistakes with few
punctuation errors. use of punctuations.
punctuation errors.

……./100

Assessed by:

Signature Date

Lecturer’s
Remarks

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