Print this page An Introduction to Area Drainage Systems
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. Introduction
2. Hydrology
3. Hydraulics
4. Erosion Control and Riprap Protection
5. Subsurface Drainage
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: Notation
Appendix C: Bibliography
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about field investigations needed before starting drainage system design;
- Learn how selection of design storm magnitudes depends on the protection sought, the type of construction contemplated, and the consequences of storms of greater magnitude than the design storm;
- Learn about the design of roadway culverts to accommodate rainfall conditions;
- Learn the approach to hydrologic analysis of an area for given rainfall conditions;
- Learn about the hydraulic design of drainage channels and structures to accommodate rainfall;
- Learn about erosion control and riprap protection for drainage channels and structures; and
- Learn how channels are treated in hydraulic studies.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the analytical and design approaches to design of urban and rural area drainage plans and hydraulic structures.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give civil engineers and others an introduction to the hydrological and hydraulic design of area drainage plans, including hydraulic structures, erosion control and riprap design.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the hydrology and hydraulic design of urban and rural drainage areas.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Area Drainage Systems
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Course Summary
After completion of this course you will be prepared to advance to design of real projects using many of the resources cited as references and in the bibliography for the course.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
