A comparative evaluation of surface runoff models and methods on small developing watersheds in Northern Virginia

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dc.contributor.authorSmall, Aaron Brenten
dc.contributor.departmentCivil Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:32:44Zen
dc.date.adate2010-03-30en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:32:44Zen
dc.date.issued1993en
dc.date.rdate2010-03-30en
dc.date.sdate2010-03-30en
dc.description.abstractIncreasing populations in urban regions have prompted the development of areas previously undisturbed. This development has spurred the formation of numerous models and methods to simulate the effects of urbanization on runoff processes. The engineer who must use these models and methods needs to be aware of their capabilities and performance. Many of the models assume that calibration will take place to improve the final results. Unfortunately, this is not the case for the majority of drainage studies. A qualitative and quantitative evaluation is made to help the engineer decide which model or method is applicable in certain situations. Simulations are performed on eight watersheds in northern Virginia. Nineteen models are evaluated and compared to gaged events as well as calibrated design storms. The models include EPA SWMM, PSRM-QUAL, TR-20, HEC-1, TR-55, variations of the rational method, three-unit hydrograph procedures, the USGS regression equations, and the Anderson method. Coverage is given for all of the models to outline their capabilities. Hydrographs are evaluated with respect to peak flow, time to peak flow, time base, volume, and overall shape. Statistical measures are introduced to quantitatively test the modeled hydrograph to a baseline reference hydrograph. The statistics yield many errors with the models being evaluated. A selection criteria is given where the models may be chosen based on their performance. The table is limited to the range of watersheds evaluated. Trends in each model toward basin area, land use condition, and general model type are discussed. A cross-calibration technique for improving the accuracy of some models is verified.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
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dc.identifier.otheretd-03302010-020635en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03302010-020635/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/41876en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
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dc.subject.lccLD5655.V855 1993.S624en
dc.subject.lcshRunoff -- Mathematical models -- Evaluationen
dc.subject.lcshWatersheds -- Virginiaen
dc.titleA comparative evaluation of surface runoff models and methods on small developing watersheds in Northern Virginiaen
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thesis.degree.disciplineCivil Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
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