Inlet Location Methods

Normally, the initial run will use the first item to provide a rough idea of where the inlets will be located based on design spread/interception criteria. This option has a limit of using only one type of on grade inlet. If different inlet types arer equired at different locations,the second or third item should be selected.

The second item assumes that the location of the inlet is known. The program will then analyze the spread at that location. Trial and error is used to select the type and location of the inlet. Method three is an interactive design process. The program will prompt for the station and type of each inlet from the crest toward the sag point. The result of each trial inlet will be shown and user approval of the trial will be requested until criteria is satisfied.