Water & Stormwater Management

Stop wasting water to keep dry spots green. Learn the hydraulic mathematics behind Precipitation Rates (PR), Distribution Uniformity (DU), and head-to-head coverage to engineer flawless commercial irrigation systems.

Prevent downstream flooding and meet strict municipal codes. Learn the critical engineering differences between detention and retention, how to calculate peak flow attenuation, and design effective stormwater dry basins.

Don't let undersized pipes flood your project. Master Manning's Equation to accurately calculate gravity flow, determine pipe roughness coefficients, and size storm sewers and open channels for maximum hydraulic capacity.

Permeable paving is a stormwater management system disguised as a hardscape. Learn how to calculate aggregate porosity, sub-base storage volumes, and structural depths to create zero-runoff parking lots and plazas.

A bioswale is not just a ditch with plants. Master the hydrology of green infrastructure by calculating Water Quality Volume (First Flush), infiltration rates, and overflow capacities for commercial bioretention systems.

Strict municipal water codes are changing landscape architecture. Learn how to calculate the Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) and prove your designs meet stringent regulatory and LEED water budgets.

Mixing turf and shrubs on the same valve is a recipe for landscape failure. Discover the strict rules of hydrozoning, valve sizing, and matched precipitation required for professional irrigation design.

An undersized pump destroys an irrigation system. Learn how to accurately calculate Total Dynamic Head (TDH)—including elevation lift, friction loss, and operating pressure—to perfectly size your irrigation pumps.

Drip irrigation isn't just punching holes in a tube. Master the hydraulics of micro-irrigation by calculating emitter flow rates, pressure compensation limits, and maximum run lengths to ensure uniform plant hydration.

Stop guessing your pipe sizes. Learn the hydraulic engineering principles behind friction loss, flow rates, and velocity limits to design irrigation systems that deliver uniform coverage without catastrophic pressure drops.