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When installing a storm sewer pipe with a 300 mm diameter and a required slope of 0.5%, what is the minimum fall needed over a 50-metre section to ensure proper drainage?

To calculate the fall, multiply the length by the slope: 50 metres * 0.005 (0.5%) = 0.25 metres, which is 25 centimetres. This ensures adequate gravity flow for

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Question: When installing a storm sewer pipe with a 300 mm diameter and a required slope of 0.5%, what is the minimum fall needed over a 50-metre section to ensure proper drainage?

Answer options: ✅ 25 centimetres

  • 50 centimetres
  • 2.5 metres
  • 5.0 metres

Correct answer: 25 centimetres

Explanation: To calculate the fall, multiply the length by the slope: 50 metres * 0.005 (0.5%) = 0.25 metres, which is 25 centimetres. This ensures adequate gravity flow for the pipe.

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