An Intro to Area Drainage Systems

Course Description:

This course will introduce you to normal requirements for design of surface and subsurface drainage systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial areas.  You will learn about pre-design investigations, environmental considerations, hydrologic studies, hydraulic design considerations, erosion control and subsurface drainage.  References and a bibliography are provided that will allow you to advance beyond this introductory course and begin to address area drainage issues or real projects in your company or agency.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand hydrology and hydraulics
• Know the erosion control and riprap protection
• Understand the subsurface drainage