Sheet flow definition
Sheet flow. (also called overland flow) means shallow, unconcentrated and irregular flow down a slope. The length of strip for overland flow usually does not exceed 200 feet under natural conditions.
Sheet flow means runoff which flows over the ground surface as a thin, even layer, not concentrated in a channel.
Sheet flow means the overland storm runoff that is not conveyed in a defined conduit and is typically in excess of the capacity of the conduit or roadside ditch.
Examples of Sheet flow in a sentence
Sheet flow analysis will be conducted using HEC-RAS version 6.4.1 or newer.
Sheet flow from the scrap metal drop off area also discharges to the drainage ditch.
Sheet flow must be maintained by builders and shall be enforced via a plat note during the platting process and in the building permit process.
More Definitions of Sheet flow
Sheet flow means overland water runoff in a thin uniform layer.
Sheet flow means the portion of precipitation that moves initially as overland flow in very shallow depths before eventually reaching a stream channel.
Sheet flow means water, usually storm runoff, flowing in a thin layer over the ground surface.
Sheet flow. (also called overland flow) means shallow, unconcentrated and irregular flow down a slope.
Sheet flow means water runoff in a thin uniform layer or rills and which is of a small enough quantity to be treated by sediment barriers.