Comprehensive Review of Drainage Design Methods for Culvert, Open Channel and Storm Sewer Design
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze and apply critical design factors for the planning and development of drainage systems.
- Identify and choose the most appropriate software for urban drainage design applications.
- Confidently evaluate drainage designs and apply calculation methods.
- Implement effective design methodologies for urban drainage projects using industry standards.
- Assess and mitigate the impacts of urbanization on stormwater and open channel drainage systems.
Description:
Urban growth and changing land use patterns present significant challenges for drainage engineers tasked with managing stormwater, runoff, and open channel flows. Effective drainage design is essential to prevent flooding, minimize erosion, and manage water quality in urban environments. Understanding the complexities of stormwater management, rainfall analyses, and time of concentration equations is crucial for ensuring efficient and reliable drainage systems.
Participants in this course will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles and methodologies used in drainage and stormwater design. Topics such as culvert design, open channel flow, storm sewer design, and bridge opening considerations will be covered extensively. The course focuses on rainfall loss computations, flow estimation for drainage design, and workshops that guide participants through real-world scenarios and case studies.
Attendees will also become proficient in using specialized drainage design software to analyze and simulate stormwater systems. The course is designed to equip engineers and designers with the tools necessary to handle the growing challenges of urban stormwater management. Through software tools and interactive sessions, it offers both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. By the end of the course, participants will be ready to apply these methodologies directly to their ongoing projects.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for municipal engineers, civil engineers, environmental engineers, planners, project managers, and designers involved in stormwater management and drainage system design. Technicians, technologists, and hydraulic engineers seeking to enhance their knowledge of open channels, storm sewers, and culvert design will also benefit.
Professionals working on infrastructure projects in urban environments or those responsible for water resource management are encouraged to attend. Engineers looking to update their stormwater analysis and drainage software skills will find this course especially valuable.
REQUEST GROUP TRAINING QUOTECourse Rating
Overall rating of this course by its previous attendees!
SCHEDULED OFFERINGS
This course is currently scheduled on the following date. Click to learn even more details about this offering.
COURSE CREDIT
Almost all of EPIC's courses offer :
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
These course credits will help attendees earn training requirements for their associations or provincial governing bodies.
ON-SITE TRAINING
REQUEST A QUOTE