Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Design urban drainage systems with increased confidence, utilizing advanced strategies for sustainable infrastructure.
• Analyze and apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles to solve drainage and runoff challenges in urban environments.
• Integrate environmental and planning considerations to develop more resilient, eco-friendly stormwater management solutions.
• Implement flood protection and pollution reduction techniques, optimizing cost-effectiveness and community impact.
• Review and critique drainage design reports and software outputs, ensuring precision and compliance with design standards.

Description
Designing effective urban drainage and stormwater management systems requires a comprehensive understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and design methodologies. Participants will begin by refreshing their knowledge of basic hydrological concepts, which form the foundation of drainage and stormwater design. The course then delves into the intricacies of stormwater management, focusing on essential criteria like runoff calculations, rainfall analyses, and the design of open channel flows. By exploring alternative green infrastructure designs, participants will learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into their projects.

The course provides a detailed examination of various stormwater management techniques, guiding participants through designing and selecting appropriate facilities, understanding hydrological methods, and leveraging advanced drainage software. Special emphasis is placed on real-world applications, including case studies highlighting different stormwater strategies' pros and cons. Participants will be equipped to tackle common design challenges, from runoff control to erosion mitigation and stormwater treatment.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-world examples and software tools in the final sessions, reinforcing their learning with practical applications. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to confidently design and review stormwater systems, produce and evaluate design reports, and apply innovative practices to protect against flooding.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in designing, planning, and managing urban drainage and stormwater systems.

Municipal engineers, environmental consultants, urban planners, and technical personnel responsible for water resources will significantly benefit from the in-depth exploration of hydrologic and hydraulic principles. Developers, regulatory officials, and project managers overseeing sustainable urban development projects are encouraged to attend, as the course offers valuable insights into stormwater best practices.

Additionally, professionals in related fields—such as landscape architects, environmental scientists, and sustainability coordinators—will find the topics on green infrastructure and alternative stormwater practices highly applicable to their work. This course is also suitable for those seeking to stay current with the latest advancements in drainage technology and design tools, including the use of specialized software.

Course Syllabus

Day I

Welcome, Introduction, Workshop Preview, Learning Outcomes & the Assessment Method

Quick Review of Basic Hydrology

Drainage & Stormwater Design Criteria

• Impacts of Urbanization
• Rate control for flood management
• Volume Control
• Water balance, recharge & base flow criteria
• Water quality control
• Erosion control
• Other Criteria & Considerations

Rainfall Analyses

• Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) data
• Storm distribution in time
• Historical storms
• Storm frequencies
• Design storms
• Flood frequencies

Time of Concentration – Review of Design Equations & Selection

• Bransby Williams Equation
• Kirpich Equation
• Airport Formula

Hydrology - Methods of Computing Runoff & Design Flows

• Rational Method
• Hydrograph Method
• Computer models, data, and inputs
• Runoff coefficients
• Estimating discharge using recorded stream flow

• Impacts of Climate Change on Rainfall

Quick Review of Open Channel Flow

Basic Hydraulics

• Basic laws of hydraulics
• Types of flows
• Manning’s Equation
• Roughness coefficients
• Backwater Effects
• Stream Erosion & Threshold velocities
• Effect of Urbanization on stream hydraulics

Hydraulic Design of Open Channel Flow

• Manning’s Equation
• Stable Channels
• Composite Channels
• Triangular Channels & Gutters
• Closed conduits
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Alternative Stormwater Best Management Practices

• Lot controls
• Conveyance controls
• End of Pipe controls
• Miscellaneous controls

Day II

Stormwater System Design Basics

• Major-minor system design
• Stormwater collection and inlets
• Conveyance systems
• Storage systems
• Green Infrastructure / LID / BMP Designs
• Stormwater Treatment Systems
• Basic Steps in Drainage Analysis & Design

Review of Drainage Design Computer Software

• Simple models compared to complex models
• User expectations and required knowledge
• Introduction to SWMM Modeling

Workshop Examples and Case Studies

• Open Channels
• Storm Sewer System Design
• Detention Storage Design
• Green Infrastructure / BMP Design

Questions & Answers & Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes

Concluding Remarks & Final Adjournment