Thesis Proposal

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Columban College, Inc.

Bo. Barretto, Olongapo City
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DESIGN OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN BRGY. CALAPACUAN SITIO BUKID, SUBIC,

ZAMBALES
A Thesis
Presented to the
College of Engineering
Olongapo City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Program

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
By:
BALANAY, MARCO JAY P.

LACSON, ROWELL JAMES C.
MAYA, JHASTINE
VILLEGAS, ROSALINDA JANE
9 September 2022
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ABSTRACT
Subic, being one of the coastal municipalities in Zambales often experiences varying
degrees of flooding according to the geohazard assessment conducted by Mines and Geosciences
Bureau-Region III. The area of Sitio Bukid located at Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales has a high
susceptibility in flooding. This hazard mainly occurs because of the low elevation of the area and
the absence of a drainage system for stormwater during a rainfall. According to the MDRRMO
Subic, the area of Sitio Bukid have been experiencing flood even during a low intensity rainfall.
In this research, the proponents are going to design a proper drainage system that will prevent
inundation in this flood prone area. The designing process will be carried out through gathering
relevant data such as obtaining the elevation profile of the area, the road network map, and the
historical rainfall data. After that, sub-catchment areas will be calculated as well as the
stormwater runoff to evaluate the peak discharge. Through this, the drainage sizes will be
determined, and the final design of the drainage system will be decided.
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Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
The Philippines in general commonly suffers from different kinds of natural disasters
particularly typhoons. The occurrence of such disasters results to a lot of hazardous
events that affects both the people and the community itself. An average of 20 typhoons
hit the country every year, five of which can be destructive and very disastrous (Brown,
2013). This year, there are already more than 7 typhoons that entered the Philippines
intensifying the southwest monsoon or “hanging habagat” that brought heavy rainfall and
thunderstorms to a lot of provinces and cities especially in Central Luzon. In Zambales,
there are 13 municipalities and most of these towns are susceptible to flooding especially
in the municipality of Subic, Zambales. The town of Subic is a coastal municipality
surrounded by rivers and beaches. It has a highly competitive status when it comes to
land development, and not far from becoming an urbanized city in the near future. Aside
from the climate change, the changes happening in the land cover of the town also
contribute to the propagation of flooding especially in the low-lying areas.
Based on the geohazard assessment conducted by Mines and Geosciences Bureau-
Region III, most of the barangays in Subic experience varying degrees of flooding, this
includes Sitio Bukid of Barangay Calapacuan. Sitio Bukid have a relatively low elevation
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profile and in addition to that, the area also has no present drainage system making it
highly susceptible to flooding.
Sitio Bukid have been experiencing flood for the past several years mainly because of
its topography. The figure 1-1 shows the flood hazard map produced by Mines and
Geosciences Bureau-Region III through the MGB Geohazard Assessment Team and the
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority. This shows the susceptibility of
Sitio Bukid in flood being moderate to high.
Figure 1-1. Flood Hazard Map of Sitio Bukid

Source: Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Region III
With the absence of a drainage system, the risks of flooding in Sitio Bukid becomes
higher because the stormwater has nowhere to go resulting inundation in the area.
Having said that, the proponent in this study plans to design a drainage system in Sitio
Bukid that will prevent severe floods in this low land area. This drainage system will
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provide security and safety to all the residents of the barangay from the untoward and
harmful effects of flooding.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study aims to provide a solution to the problem of flood in Barangay Calapacuan
Sitio Bukid in Subic, Zambales. The researchers plan to design an effective drainage
system that will convey the stormwater from the catchment area.
This study will specifically answer the question:
1. What design is appropriate to construct an effective drainage system in the area?
2. What proper method should be used to address the situation of low elevation of
the area?
3. What other possible recommendations can be yielded from the results of the
study?
Objective of the Study
In this study, the main objective is to design a drainage system of Sitio Bukid at
Barangay Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales
Specifically, the researchers aim to:

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1. Use the different engineering principles relevant to the study, as well as use
appropriate hydrological and hydraulic computations in designing the drainage
system.
2. Provide an efficient drainage plan for the residents of Sitio Bukid in Barangay
Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales.
3. Determine the right and suitable drainage sizes in each sub-catchment area.
C. Significance of the Study
In the case of Sitio Bukid where in even a low intensity rainfall causes inundation,
designing an adequate stormwater drainage system is important in mitigating the
occurrence of such event. This research will provide convenience to the residents of
Barangay Calapacuan particularly of Sitio Bukid during a rainfall as it will reduce the
possibility of flooding in the area. Also, this study will aid the Department of Public
Works and Highways as well as the Local Government Unit of Subic particularly the
Municipal Planning and Development department as it will provide possible drainage
plan suited for the area.

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D. Scope and Limitations
This study will be conducted in Barangay Calapacuan Sitio Bukid at the
Municipality of Subic, province of Zambales. This study focuses on the drainage plan
of the said area. The study will assess the intensity of 50-year rainfall event.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Columban College, Inc.

DESIGN OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN BRGY. CALAPACUAN SITIO BUKID, SUBIC,

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Program

BALANAY, MARCO JAY P.

A. Background of the Study

particularly typhoons. The occurrence of such disasters results to a lot of hazardous

thunderstorms to a lot of provinces and cities especially in Central Luzon. In Zambales,

in the municipality of Subic, Zambales. The town of Subic is a coastal municipality

contribute to the propagation of flooding especially in the low-lying areas.

Based on the geohazard assessment conducted by Mines and Geosciences Bureau-

highly susceptible to flooding.

Sitio Bukid in flood being moderate to high.

Figure 1-1. Flood Hazard Map of Sitio Bukid

harmful effects of flooding.

B. Statement of the Problem

This study will specifically answer the question:

1. What design is appropriate to construct an effective drainage system in the area?

Objective of the Study

Barangay Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales

Specifically, the researchers aim to:

appropriate hydrological and hydraulic computations in designing the drainage

Calapacuan, Subic, Zambales.

C. Significance of the Study

designing an adequate stormwater drainage system is important in mitigating the

Municipal Planning and Development department as it will provide possible drainage

plan suited for the area.

D. Scope and Limitations

This study will be conducted in Barangay Calapacuan Sitio Bukid at the

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