This 2-hour interactive online course discusses the basics of designing an adequate system for storm drainage for a parking lot or other similar hard-surface area. Engineers and architects are often required to include the design of a parking lot when designing a building. This basic course is intended for engineers and architects that do not have much training in hydrology and hydraulics.
The course will include information on data necessary to determine rainfall intensities, selection of appropriate design parameters and sizing of storm drain inlets.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Determine runoff using the Rational equation.
Use the Rational equation to calculate the appropriate rainfall intensity values and runoff coefficients.
Select the appropriate types of inlets and their proper locations.
Address runoff issues in the design of site grading for a parking lot.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
2 hrs. Online Course