Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The demand for expertise in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) is at an all-time high as urban areas grapple with the challenges of increased rainfall and flooding. This course offers you the opportunity to delve into innovative solutions for managing rainfall, focusing on critical aspects such as source control, collection, and transport. You’ll explore infiltration systems and the benefits of storage and passive treatment systems, equipping you with cutting-edge knowledge to address real-world issues. As cities strive for sustainability, your skills will be highly sought after, opening doors to a wealth of career opportunities. Join us to become a leader in shaping resilient urban environments and make a significant impact in this dynamic field.

Objectives

– To understand the principles and benefits of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.

– To explore rainfall management techniques through SUDS applications.

– To learn methods for effective collection and transport at source.

– To evaluate different types of infiltration systems for urban use.

– To examine the design of storage and passive treatment systems.

– To identify challenges and solutions in implementing SUDS.

– To develop strategies for sustainable urban water management.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. RAINFALL MANAGEMENT THROUGH SUDS Concept and implications of sustainable drainage Multidisciplinary design Environmental assesment Flood risk management Non-structural measures UNIT 2. CONTROL AT SOURCE: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT Hydraulics for the design of SUDS Rainwater harvesting systems Green roofs and vertical gardens Filter strips and filter drains Vegetated swales UNIT 3. INFILTRATION SYSTEMS Hydrology Bioretention systems Permeable surfaces Infiltration systems Citizen consultations UNIT 4. STORAGE AND PASSIVE TREATMENT SYSTEMS Sustainable landscaping Detention basins Retention basins Constructed wetlands Integrated system design process
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