DESIGN CALCULATION BASED ON URBAN STOWMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL FOR

MALAYSIA - (MASMA 2ND EDITION)

1) Limitation
Catchment Area
Total Catchment Area = 4.9 acre
= 1.98 hectare

2) Trap Dimension
Total Storage Volume = 125 m3/ha x 1.98
= 248 m3

Required volume = 248 m3

Plan of Sediment Traps:

Try For Base's Sediment Trap Dimension

La = 14.5 m
Wa = 14 m
a = 1 m (min depth)

Check Sediment Trap Dimension

(Table 12.15:Trap Dimension)

La/W a Ratio = 14.5 / 14 = 1.036 OK

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For A Side Slope, Z = 2(H) : 1(V), The Dimension At The Top of Sediment Trap Area,

L = La + 2 (2a) = 14.5 + 2(2 x 1) = 18.5 m

W = W a + 2 (2a) = 14 + 2(2 x 1) = 18 m

Total Storage Volume Provide:

3
A = 14.5 x 14 x 1 = 203 m
B = 2 (0.5 x 2 x 1 x 14.5) = 29 m3
C = 2 (0.5 x 2 x 1 x 14) = 28 m3
D = (1/3) x 1 x 2 x 2 = 1 m3
3
261 m

Provide:
3 3
261 m > 248 m OK

Overall Sediment Trap Dimension

At Top Water Level : L = 18.5 m

W = 18 m

Base: La = 14.5 m
Wa = 14 m

Depth of A Flow a = 1 m

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(b) Design Criteria

Table 12.15: Design Criteria of Sediment Traps for Sediment Control

Parameter Requirement
Runoff Quantity Design Up to 10-year ARI
Runoff Quality Design First 50 mm rainfall over contributing (equivalent impervious)
catchment
Overspill All flow up to 10-year ARI shall safely bypass the trap
Runoff Retention All flow up to runoff quality design flow shall be retained within
basin. Extended drawdown can be permitted by authority when
deem necessary.
Flood Protection Ensure upstream/ downstream flooding condition not aggravated
Maximum Contributing Area 2 ha
Storage Volume • Total Storage: 125 m3/ ha of contributing area
• Permanent Pool: half of total storage
Basin Dimension • Minimum length to width ratio: 2:1
• Minimum depth of 1 m
• Depths exceeding 2 m are not recommended. In unavoidable
circumstances, provide perimeter fencing for safety
Embankment • Inside embankment: 2(H):1(V) or flatter
• Outside embankment: (3(H):1(V) or flatter
• Maximum embankment height should not exceed 1.5 m
Lining Materials Suitable size rocks or rip rap
Erosion Protection Outlet protection shall be provided for the emergency spillway

(c) Installation and Application Criteria

• Traps should be located where sediment can be easily removed (Access roads are to be provided if
required).
• The outlet of the trap must be stabilised with rock, vegetation, or another suitable material.
• The fill material for the embankment must be free of roots and other woody vegetation as well as
oversized stones, rocks, organic material, or other objectionable matter. The embankment may be
compacted with suitable equipment during construction.
• The spillway installation is critical to prevent failure of the structure during high flows and all
specifications provided by the designer must be implemented.

12.4.4.4 Sediment Basins

(a) Description

A sediment basin (Figure 12.15) typically consists of an impoundment, a dam, a riser pipe outlet, and an
emergency spillway. It functions in the same way as a sediment trap but caters to a larger catchment. The basin
is a temporary measure (with a design life of 12 to 18 months) and is to be maintained until the site area is
permanently protected against erosion or a permanent detention basin or water quality control structure is
constructed.

Sediment basins are suitable for nearly all types of construction projects. Wherever possible, they should be
constructed before land clearing and grading work begins. The type of basin is to be determined using Table
12.16 below. The basin must not be located in a stream or natural waterway but should be located to trap
sediment-laden runoff before it enters any stream. It is a common and encouraged practice to locate this
structure at the location where permanent stormwater BMPs (mostly ponds) will be located. Like a sediment
trap, sediment basin may pose a safety hazard and should be properly fenced if required by the local regulatory
authority. Large sediment basins (dams higher than 3 m) shall be subject to Federal and/or State dam safety
criteria.

12-22 NOT FOR SALE Erosion and Sediment Control