Online Design, Maintenance and Construction of Highways Drainage Systems Training

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 1 Highway 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

15:30 Environment 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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