Urban Hydrology, Low Impact Development, and Engineering Methodology 2023: Proven Principles and New Technologies
Agenda
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Monday, December 18, 2023
9:00 – 4:00 pm CST
Presented by Scott Jeffers, PhD, PE
Urban Hydrology and Green Stormwater Infrastructure – An Overview
- Background – an overview of urban hydrology
- Green stormwater infrastructure (LID) – the basics of the practice
- Municipal programs – examples of successful programs around the U.S.
- Triple bottom line – getting the most benefits from a green stormwater
infrastructure program - Design philosophy – what goes into engineering and planning?
- Does it work? – an update from engineers and researchers
Basic Stormwater Calculations
- Conceptual design – designing a bioretention basin for a small site
- Total volume – how much water do we have to manage? Using curve number
- Storage volume – how big does our basin need to be?
- Peak flow rate – what is the maximum flow rate of water we will expect
our system to manage? Using the rational method. - Pipe sizing – what size will our hydraulic components need to be to manage
the peak flow? Using Manning’s Equation. - Putting it together – taking the engineering parameters into physical site design Software options to streamline the approach.
Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Techniques
- Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling demonstration
- Implementation GIS
- Evaluating design storms vs continuous rainfall patterns
- Key elements in reporting and forming a design
Permitting Green Stormwater Infrastructure (LID) System
- Key parameters in permitting
- Case study of permitting in municipalities
- Challenges of permitting
- Competition to GSI/LID controls
Advanced Modeling Techniques
- City-wide master planning with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
- How GSI/LID controls fit into a master plan
- Where information can be obtained
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for 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 No. 0004647), 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 architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
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This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
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6.0 ASFPM CECs
Speakers
Scott Jeffers, PE, PhD
Water Resource EngineerDr. Scott Jeffers’s career focuses on urban water resources and green infrastructure collaborating with major municipalities internationally to address modern challenges in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Dr. Jeffers brings over 12 years’ experience in the water resource industry specializing in site and regional hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, permitting, capital improvement master planning, optimization/prioritization for asset management, IoT deployment, and a background in novel digital water techniques. Dr. Jeffers is a leading expert in EPA SWMM modeling and teaches hydrology and urban ecohydraulics at Drexel University. Recreationally, he is a musician and rock climber.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Urban Hydrology, Low Impact Development, and Engineering Methodology 2023: Proven Principles and New Technologies
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course will provide an overview of urban hydrology and green stormwater infrastructure for design professionals and then demonstrate how to perform basic stormwater calculations, bioretention basin designs, and hydrologic/hydraulic and other advanced modeling techniques. The course will also discuss the permitting process of green stormwater infrastructure systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explore conceptual bioretention basin designs and consider the total volume of water that needs to be managed, how large the basin needs to be for storage, and peak flow rate.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to observe a hydrologic/hydraulic modeling demonstration and evaluate the differences between storms and continuous rainfall patterns.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss the basics of Low Impact Development (LID) and how to get the most benefits from a green stormwater infrastructure program.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify the key parameters and challenges in permitting green stormwater infrastructure systems.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with stormwater issues and stormwater management objectives
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/25/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.