APEGBC Sponsors Second Province-wide Seminar Series on Stormwater Modelling
Series Provides an Overview of Computer Modelling with an Emphasis on Important Issues
Buiilding on interest and demand generated by the Rainwater Assessment Series over the past two years, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC) has launched a second series on rainfall-runoff modelling. This second series supplements the Rainwater Assessment Series, and is also taught by Jim Dumont.
Seminar Scope
These sessions deal with computer modelling and the lessons that Jim has learned over the years. They are intended to provide a foundation of knowledge to those professionals just starting in the field and as a review for more experienced practitioners. To date these seminars have been provided in the following locations:
- Victoria (March 2008)
- Kelowna (May 2008)
- Prince Rupert (November 2008) – tentatively scheduled
Urban stormwater management and the planning and design processes are becoming increasingly complex. Computer models are replacing the once common analytic practices. This seminar provides an introduction to the details of analytical techniques and computer model data requirements. The seminar is intended to provide practitioners with the knowledge to help bridge the gap from the rational method into complex computer modelling. As well, it will appeal to those engineers working in urban infrastructure planning and design and the land development industry. The topics covered include:
- The evolution of computer model techniques
- Rainfall data and design storms
- Runoff calculations and model parameters
- Hydraulic modelling and model parameters
- Model calibration and verification process
- Planning versus detailed design
- Continuous modelling and its application
- Water quality modelling and its limitations
A recognized specialist in hydrologic modelling, Jim Dumont has been appointed Engineering Applications Authority by the British Columbia Inter-Governmental Partnership which developed the Water Balance Model for British Columbia.
Posted July 2008