Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems It offers you the opportunity to delve into a rapidly growing field that is of vital importance to sustainable urban development. Given the increase in extreme weather events, efficient stormwater management has become a crucial challenge for modern cities. You’ll learn to manage stormwater using innovative techniques such as infiltration and storage systems, as well as source control for efficient water collection and conveyance. This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to implement sustainable solutions that enhance urban resilience. Participating in this program will not only position you in a sector with high job demand but will also allow you to make a significant contribution to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in cities.

Objectives

– Identify the benefits of SUDS in sustainable urban management.

– Analyze source control methods for effective water collection.

– Evaluate infiltration systems to optimize water management.

– Design strategies for stormwater storage and passive treatment.

– Use modern water transport techniques to minimize impacts.

– Compare different SUDS to determine their effectiveness in various settings.

– Propose improvements to urban drainage systems based on real-world examples.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. RAINFALL MANAGEMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) Concept and implications of sustainable drainage. Multidisciplinary design. Environmental assessment. Flood risk management. Non-structural measures TEACHING UNIT 2. CONTROL AT THE SOURCE: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT Hydraulics for SUDS design. Rainwater harvesting systems. Green roofs and vertical gardens. Gravel trenches and filter drains. Green swales. TEACHING UNIT 3. INFILTRATION SYSTEMS. Hydrology. Bioretention systems. Permeable surfaces. Infiltration trenches and wells. Public consultations. TEACHING UNIT 4. STORAGE AND PASSIVE TREATMENT SYSTEMS. Landscaping. Detention basins. Retention basins. Artificial wetlands. Design process for an integrated system.
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