A Catch Basin is a term used specifically in Municipal Maintenance. It refers to all curb inlets of the storm drain, whether or not they provide any water quality benefit. A Drop Inlet is any inlet …

There are two common types of stormwater inlet controls: Catch basin inserts. A catch basin insert accumulates sediment and debris and provides an easy means of regular collection and …

Curb-opening inlets are effective in the drainage of highway pavements where flow depth at the curb is sufficient for the inlet to perform efficiently. Curb openings are relatively free of clogging …

A catch basin (or a curb inlet or storm drain) is a structure that’s designed to collect excess water from rain, snowmelt, and other sources. It's typically located along the roadside or in parking …

A inlet drop allows inlet for is a the common rapid device for extended detention release basins, wetlands, cells. A drop inlets also incorporate a lower structure in the storage area connected …

Assembly – a combination of parts forming a whole with a specific function. For example, the lid and throat of a curb inlet top or the grate, frame and concrete slab of a grate inlet top is …

Sep 16, 2022 · A drop inlet or series of drop inlets as needed are used to intercept all gutter flow at the upstream end of the bridge. These inlets should be located outside of the bridge …

Drop inlet: A horizontal or near-horizontal opening. Slotted drain inlet: A grate inserted into the top of a stormwater drain pipe. Combination inlet: Usually a combination of a curb opening inlet …

Drain inlets incorporated into a curb and gutter systems are called curb inlets. Drain inlets have minimal water quality benefit alone; however, in a developed watershed they are often a …

Curb inlets are the workhorses of the industry. Pound-for-pound they are the most effective of all the street-type inlets and get a high rating for capture capacity. They are most effective in sags …

There are many drainage features on and along streets and highways. They include the curbs and gutters, drop inlets and catch basins, pipes, culverts, and ditches needed to collect and carry …

Curb opening inlets have an opening parallel to the direction of flow in the gutter. This inlet group is adapted to curb and gutter installations. The curb opening is most effective with flows …

Combination inlets, curb-opening and Drop Curb inlets are recommended for use in these locations. Drop Curb inlets are always in a sag. The capacity of a curb-opening inlet in a sag …

KYTC drainage inlets are classified as curb inlets, drop inlets, and special purpose inlets. Curb inlets are further classified as curb opening, grated, or combination inlets. Drop inlets are …

GI Takeaways: • Require less throat length for flatter streets, is not as large an effect as spread across range of slopes—may need to add duplicate inlets to capture 1-year storm intensity, …