CEE 446 Urban Stormwater Hydrology
CEE 446: Urban Stormwater Hydrology(Elective course for a BSCE degree)

Storm rainfall analysis, design rainfall hyetographs, runoff calculation procedures, detention basins, use of mathematical models to analyze and design urban storm drainage systems. Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits.
CEE 340 (Hydraulics and Water Resources) Urban Stormwater Hydrology Course-Pack compiled by A. O. Akan Students completing this course successfully will be able to

  1. perform a frequency analysis of rainfall data,
  2. construct a design storm hyetograph,
  3. determine the losses from rainfall using various methods,
  4. perform rainfall-runoff calculations using various methods,
  5. design (hydrological) storm inlets and storm sewers,
  6. design (hydrological) detention basins and infiltration structures
  7. calculate stormwater pollution and size BMP's for quality management, and
  8. use the HEC-HMS computer model for storm runoff calculations and detention basin design.
  1. Introduction to urban hydrology (1 hr)
  2. Rainfall, probabilistic analysis, design storms (5 hours)
  3. Losses from rainfall (4 hours)
  4. Overland and channel flows in urban areas (4 hours)
  5. Urban watershed models (6 hours)
  6. Stormwater drainage structures (5 hours)
  7. Stormwater detention for quantity management (5 hours)
  8. Stormwater pollution (3 hours)
  9. Best Management Practices for water quality management (5 hours)
  10. HEC-HMS computer model (4 hours)
Two 75-minute lecture sessions per week. HEC-HMS program
Optional use of spreadsheet program None College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits This course will enhance the student's

  1. ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, probability, and statistics to civil engineering problems,
  2. ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria,
  3. ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution,
  4. ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context,
  5. ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional licensure and commitment to life-long learning,
  6. knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
  7. ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computer-based tools for civil engineering analysis and design
  8. proficiency in environmental and water resources engineering.
A. Osman Akan <oakan@odu.edu> November 14, 2002