Agenda

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Monday, March 25, 2024
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT

 

Presented by: Robert E. Dickinson

Understanding Open Channel Flow and Pipe Flow

  • Fundamentals of pipe flow
  • Basics of open channel hydraulics
  • Examining types of open channel flows
  • Looking at examples of open channels

Making Open Channel Calculations

  • Channel shapes and varying flow
  • Manning’s equation and open channels
  • Uniform flow calculations
  • Critical flow calculations
  • Varied flow analysis

Evaluating Channel Shapes

  • Evaluating the effect of channel shapes: Trapezoidal
  • Evaluating parabolic channel shapes
  • Comparing different channel shapes

Evaluating Channel Linings

  • Smooth surface linings
  • Uneven or rough surface linings
  • Vegetated surfaces for channel linings
  • Comparative analysis of different linings
  • Future trends in channel lining technology

Designing Open Channels

  • Design considerations for low slope channels
  • Steep slope channel design
  • Designing channel transitions
  • Integrating structural and non-structural measures
  • Advanced modeling and simulation techniques

Applications for Open Channels and Case Studies

  • Stormwater management applications
  • Drainage systems and open channels
  • Managing stream flow with open channels
  • Case studies in open channel applications

 

Webinar Instructions

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
6.5 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and landscape architects via its registration with the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System. Most other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The Association of State Floodplain Mangers has approved this course for 6.5 CECs for floodplain managers.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

Speakers

Robert E. Dickinson

Product Sector Leader for InfoSWMM/InfoSewer at Innovyze an Autodesk Company

Mr. Dickinson is one of the world’s leading experts in wastewater and urban drainage modeling. He has fifty years of experience in software development and management of wastewater and stormwater planning and design projects. A principal developer of the industry-standard and FEMA-certified SWMM5 software, he has a distinguished background in computational hydraulics and high-level simulation programming. Mr. Dickinson has a unique combination of proven project engineering expertise, management skills and high-level technical capabilities that is coveted in the stormwater industry. He has an impressive record of leadership, impeccable reputation, key role in the USEPA Storm Water Management Model (SWMM5) redevelopment program, strong expertise in both numerical methods and hydrology/hydraulics, and in-depth knowledge of the wastewater industry. Mr. Dickinson has worked closely with product development teams and clients, helping communities around the world manage urban runoff and wet weather water quality problems in combined, sanitary and storm sewers and protect the ecological health of our waterways. He holds an M.E. degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville.