Design, Maintenance and Construction of Highways Drainage Systems
- Course focuses on design, construction, and maintenance of highway drainage systems.
- Emphasis on achieving effective and maintainable drainage systems.
- Covers legislation, design standards, materials, and innovative solutions.
- Participants gain knowledge on various drainage approaches and legislation.
- Suitable for graduates, technicians, and staff transitioning to highway maintenance.
Overview
This two-day course focuses on providing current practices for designing, constructing, and maintaining highway drainage systems. It covers legislation, design standards, materials, and innovative solutions to achieve effective and sustainable drainage systems. Emphasis is placed on environmental aspects, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), and flood risk mitigation. The course targets individuals involved in road design, construction, and maintenance management. Topics include surface water drainage, flood risk management, subsoil drainage, and maintenance of drainage systems. Expert presenters with extensive experience in the highways industry lead the course.
Who should attend
Graduates, Technicians, Experienced Staff
Course Content
Description:
The increasing frequency of flooding and a growing awareness of the effects of climate change are drivers towards a greater recognition of the importance of effective surface water drainage systems.
This two day course aims to provide up-to-date information on current practice concerning design, construction and maintenance of highway drainage systems. Legislation with particular reference to the Flood & Water Management Act 2010 together with design and construction standards, appropriate materials and innovative solutions will be covered, focusing on achieving effective and maintainable drainage systems. Due emphasis is given to environmental aspects arising from climate change, the provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and mitigation of flood risk. The course is presented by recognised experts in their field, who have extensive experience in the highways industry.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, delegates will have:
• A working knowledge of the various design and construction approaches to the provision of effective highway surface and subsoil drainage.
• An awareness and understanding of the wide range of drainage options, their appropriateness and cost effective application.
• An awareness of current Environment Agency guidance concerning control of pollution and promotion of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
• Be familiar with current legislation and approaches to climate change and flood risk management.
Who Should Attend?
This course will prove to be invaluable to:
• Graduates and technicians newly involved in road design and construction.
• Experienced staff converting from a role in road construction to highway maintenance management.
Programme*
Day 1Highway Drainage: Function, Conservation & Design
09:45 The need for Highway Drainage
Introduction & definitions; Effects of water on the highway; Categories of drainage; Legal & environmental aspects of drainage
10:30 Surface Water Drainage
Positive and non-positive systems; Specification and layout of drainage systems; Road gully location and spacing; Options for hydraulic design
11:00 Break
11:15 Manual calculation of Surface Water run-off
12:45 Lunch
13:30 Pipe capacity-gradient and flow
Example calculations & Tutorial
15:15 Break
15:30Environment Agency Requirements and Advice
Water Conservation Policy; Prevention of Pollution; Best Management Practice (BMP);Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
17:00 Close Day 1
Day 2 Flood Risk Management, Subsoil Drainage, Specification & Construction & Maintenance
09:00 Climate Change & Flood Risk Management
Anticipated impact of Climate Change; Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25); Overview of Designing for Exceedance (CIRIAC635); Flood and Water Management Act 2010
09:45 Computer Programmes for Drainage Design
Overview; Flows in culverts
10:15 Break
10:30 Outfalls, Retention & Soakaways
11:15 Specification & Installation of Highway Drainage Systems
Bedding & protection of pipes; Organisation – Safety First!;Summary of laying specification; Backfilling & testing of drains; Typical Specification & Construction Details; Drainage
channels – open and closed; Combined Kerb/Drain; Scope for Innovation; Open Discussion : Urban Drainage Details
12:45 Break
13:30 Subsoil Drainage
Permeability of soils; Function of Subsoil drainage; Subsoil drainage structures; Geotextiles in subsoil drainage
14:30 Design of Subsoil Drainage
15:30 Break
15:45 Maintenance of Drainage Systems
16:30 Conclusion & Evaluation of Course
16:45 Close Day 2
Duration:2 Days
Cost:£525 + Vat
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