Summary: | This course provides an overview of PennDOT’s new Drainage Manual (PDM) and related policies. The manual provides the designer/engineer with general guidance and direction to evaluate the Department's drainage design options by addressing a broad range of issues related to drainage design. Significant changes in design guidance in the areas of drainage, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control are highlighted in this course. The new PDT-IDF curves are presented in this course.
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Learning Outcomes: | Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Use the new PennDOT Intensity-Duration-Frequency (PDT-IDF) curves to select the appropriate design rainfall amount/intensity.
2. Apply the design criteria, design strategies, and design/analysis procedures for stream channels, roadside channels/ditches, and drainage ditches.
3. Identify the hydraulic aspects of culvert design, construction, and operation.
4. Identify the general bridge design considerations and basic hydraulic analysis components.
5. Assess highway improvement situations and their potential impacts to the functional values of surface waters.
6. Apply the PDM procedures for the coordination/development of erosion and sediment pollution control plans.
7. Apply the design guidance for storm drainage systems.
8. Assess potential stormwater-related impacts to surface waters, and identify the post-construction stormwater management requirements for various categories of projects
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Outline: | PennDOT Drainage Manual Overview.pdf
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Prerequisites: | Attendee must have an understanding of basic engineering concepts.
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Target Audience: | PennDOT and consultant project managers and design engineers who are responsible for the design, permitting, and scoping of projects with drainage and waterway structures. The course is suitable for entry-level personnel and is a valuable refresher course for those with previous drainage design experience. Project managers will gain valuable background on drainage, stormwater, and E&S that will be beneficial in the scoping and design phase of projects.
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Special Materials: | It is recommended that attendees bring a calculator to class.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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