Hi!
I'm working on a green roof over a building in IP and want to understand what system (extensive, etc)would be better.
I was able to calculate the 95th percentile of my site (46mm) and the Small Storm Method (14,80, considering a 30% impervious area).
Then I've developed a complicated spreadsheet showing the green roof depth, substract weight dry and wet, drainage type, etc, in order to understand how much runoff the green roof can handle, but I think I have a big chance to lose some point in here. My question is: it's there a standartized procedure, since I haven't found anything on the reference guide? Thanks!
Michael DeVuono
Regional Stormwater LeaderArcadis North America
LEEDuser Expert
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November 22, 2016 - 10:20 am
I would model using the SCS method, develop and appropriate CN for the roof, develop a Tc, and figure the storage/voids in the media and model it as a storage BMP.
Filipe Boni
2030STUDIONovember 22, 2016 - 7:34 pm
Hello Michael, thank you for your reply. Will try to develop in the steps you mentioned. Have a nice day!