Stormwater Management
SCS curve number method and detention basin sizing
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Watershed Area | ha |
| SCS Curve Number | - |
| Rainfall Intensity | mm/hr |
| 24-hr Rainfall Depth | mm |
| Runoff Coefficient | - |
| Impervious Area (optional) | ha |
| Required Detention (optional) | m³ |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Stormwater Management calculator do?
- SCS curve number method and detention basin sizing. It references SCS TR-55.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Stormwater Management calculator use?
- The Stormwater Management calculator references SCS TR-55.
- What inputs does the Stormwater Management calculator need?
- The Stormwater Management calculator takes 7 inputs: Watershed Area (ha), SCS Curve Number, Rainfall Intensity (mm/hr), 24-hr Rainfall Depth (mm), Runoff Coefficient, Impervious Area (optional) (ha), Required Detention (optional) (m³).
- Is the Stormwater Management calculator verified?
- Stormwater Management is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.