Drainage Fixture Units (DFU) and Pipe Sizing
Fixture unit values for plumbing drainage, pipe sizing per fixture units, and trap sizing.
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Overview
Engineering reference data for Drainage Fixture Units (DFU) and Pipe Sizing in sanitary drainage.
Key Formulas
Manning's Equation
Open channel flow.
Slope
Hydraulic gradient.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Flow rate | m³/s | |
| Manning roughness | — | |
| Flow area | m² | |
| Hydraulic radius | m |