The surface drainage (stormwater) module is a comprehensive runoff calculation,

drainage infrastructure design and analysis software program. It calculates catchment

runoff, culvert flows, overflows, routing and detention storage through user-defined
ponds. It also calculates culvert sizes, invert levels and slopes; and supports the Illudus,
Rational, Greenfields (IH124, FEH 1999 and 2013), Wallingford and SWMM 5.1 runoff
models.

The program models a network consisting of both existing and new culverts. Any culverts that do not have
a size, invert level and/or slope are automatically designed according to the design parameters. The
module gives you control to tailor the design to your own requirements, or to those of the local authorities
or councils. It supports interactive drawing functionality, allowing you to create and edit networks
efficiently.

Supports Illudas, Rational, Greenfields The routing portion of SWMM transports this runoff
& EPA SWMM 5.1 Runoff Models through a system of pipes, channels,
storage/treatment devices, pumps, and regulators.
The Illudas Time-Area method is used for the
estimation of runoff from a uniformly distributed SWMM tracks the quantity and quality of runoff
design storm. The results correspond satisfactorily generated within each subcatchment, as well as the
with observed runoff events, so the method can be flow rate, flow depth and quality of water in each
used as an accurate and useful design tool. pipe and channel during a simulation period
comprised of multiple time steps.
The Rational Method is implemented as described
in the National Transport Commission Road
Drainage Manual, with an additional option to
specify specific point rainfall for each
subcatchment.

In Civil Designer, Greenfields runoff calculations

are implemented according to UK National SuDS
standards. The user has the option to use either the
IH124 or FEH (1999 or 2013) methods for the runoff
calculations. BRE365 Soakaway design is also
included for UK clients.

The EPA Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)

is a dynamic rainfall-runoff simulation model, used
for single event or long-term (continuous)
simulation of runoff quantity and quality from
primarily urban areas. Simulate Dual Runoffs with Partial
Flow Capture & Overflows
The runoff component of SWMM operates on a
collection of subcatchment areas that receive The dual runoff facility can be used to simulate the
precipitation and generate runoff and pollutant typical major and minor drainage system in the
loads. urban environment i.e. stormwater flowing in a road
(major system) with only partial capture into the
culvert (minor system) during large storms.
 Hydraulic Routing by Continuity Analyses Flow, Overflow, Capacity,
Equation or Time Shift Method Velocity and Flow Depth
Use one of two routing methods for modelling the The program simulates a complex system of
passage of flow hydrographs through the links, i.e. detention storage, overflows and dual runoff,
Continuity or Time Shift routing. During the routing thereby enabling you to model the intricate
process, a volumetric check is performed on the networks that are typical of modern cities. Each
flow to ensure a high level of accuracy. The results model can have multiple sub-networks and outfalls.
of this check are displayed with the other analysis You can specify the outfall levels if you want to
results. connect to existing systems. Alternatively, the
program determines the best possible outfall level
in accordance with the design parameters.
Provision for Detention Storage at
Inlets
Graphical Functions
If the incoming flow exceeds the capacity of the link
and an overflow node is not specified, the excess Storm catchment areas, manholes and culverts can
flow is taken into local or detention storage. As be defined and modified graphically and accurately
soon as the link is capable of conveying the offset from Cadastral Boundaries. These functions
overflow that is held in detention storage, it is taken allow you to easily insert nodes and links, make
into the link and added onto the flow hydrograph. changes to an existing layout by moving a node,
change the flow direction or query a node or link
The detention storage facility can be applied in two with a click of the mouse. Pipes can be drawn using
ways. Firstly, it can calculate the required storage parallel offsets to CAD entities with manholes
volume and keep all the excess flow in detention automatically inserted according to user-defined
storage and secondly, the designer can specify the lengths. These manholes can be represented with
volume of available detention storage at a node. user-defined symbols, will allow for multiple inlet
Should the calculated storage requirement be levels and will be sized accordingly.
more than the available volume, the excess flow is
diverted to an overflow node.
Catchment Areas with Attributes from
DTM
Attenuate Runoff by Means of Create catchment areas easily by graphically
Detailed Reservoir Routing defining a polygon and assigning an identifying
Attenuate runoffs by means of reservoir routing name. The program saves all the vertex
with full performance reporting. Reservoir results coordinates together with the subcatchment name.
include a table of the water depth, inflow, outflow The subcatchment can then be linked to a specific
and storage for the duration of the runoff event, as node, of which the runoff area will be updated to
well as a graph of depth verse time indicating the the calculated size of the subcatchment. The
full storage level. drainage path can be indicated graphically, from
this information drainage length as well as the
weighted average slope is calculated and entered
Rainfall Settings into the runoff time calculation.

Rainfall settings can be added for SA and UK

installations. Storm analysis options include the Calculates Optimal Culvert Size,
ability to choose between storm types or profiles,
Slope, Inlet and Outlet Levels
and preview storm files. Rainfall data is stored
offline, inside Civil Designer, for both South Africa The Stormwater analysis calculates the optimal
and the UK and can be retrieved by means of either network by designing according to the specified
street address (Internet required), or by Lat long minimum cover, minimum and maximum flow
coordinates. velocities, minimum and maximum allowable link
slopes and the available link sizes from the link
tables.
 Standard and User Defined Culverts generate production drawings with detailed title
blocks, north signs, grids, company logos,
The Link Tables allow the designer to define up to annotations, data lists, scale bars and more, so your
40 different link types or culverts between nodes. plotting requires little, if any, CAD editing. Sheet
These links can be circular (pipes), rectangular (box files allow the precise placement of all the design
culverts), portal/skew haunch, or custom link types. elements in your title block with customisable
Custom link types allow you to input the depth to settings so you no longer have to cut and paste
proportional flow and depth to proportional area your design into your title block.
curves, thus enabling the use of non-standard
culvert shapes such as egg-shaped pipes, portal
culverts or even parabolic channels Proximity & Collision Clash Analysis
between any design or existing
elements
Check for clashes between any two services, such
as sewer, storm, water, road layers or other existing
services defined in the crossing services. Problem
areas display on the layout drawing and you can
display a long section of the chosen branch, as well
as the crossing services, in the longitudinal section
window. You can then adjust the invert levels and
slopes of the affected culverts.

SABS 1200 Quantities with Bedding Hec-Ras Water Elevation Data Import/
Material/Selected Backfill Export
Culvert trench quantities are calculated with user- HEC-RAS water elevation profile data can be
defined depth increments, according to SABS 1200. imported and exported and applied, for example, to
Quantities include excavation lengths, excavation a road layer as a horizontal line, optionally
volumes with extra over for intermediate and hard intersecting with existing ground layer cross-
material, culvert lengths, bedding material volume sections.
and selected backfill volume. This ground profile
information is automatically extracted from the
shared, supporting digital terrain model. Pump Stations with Up to 4 Pumps
with Various Controls
Pump stations can contain up to four pumps with
Generates Layout Plan with Pipe different characteristics and separate sets of
Schedule and Long Sections control levels. The pump control levels work in
Production drawings, such as plans with pipe combination with the pump station sump, for which
schedules and long sections with title blocks and a depth-storage curve and initial depth must be
company logos etc, can be created with no or little defined.
CAD editing. The layout of production drawings is
completely customisable according to your specific
company standards. Crossing services from the Full Compatibility with DWG And
other modules can also be displayed automatically Other Formats
on long sections and cross-sections.
As a founding member of the Open Design
Alliance, our inside knowledge of the DWG drawing
structure ensures high compatibility when loading
Drawing Title Block Templates (Sheet and saving DWG and DXF drawing formats. We also
Files) support the loading of Caddie CEX, Arcview SHP,
Our powerful drawing templates (sheet files) allow Microstation DGN and Ultimate CAD UCX files,
you to define exactly what the final production which gives you unprecedented flexibility to move
drawings should look like saving you hours of between drawings without worrying about
postproduction CAD editing. Use our sheet files to incompatibilities and data exchange problems.
 Crossing Services Displayed on Plan, BIM IFC File Export
Long and Cross-Sections Our Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) support
Existing services databases (sewer pipes, storm allows geometric and attribute information to be
water culverts, water networks, electrical layouts customised according to the requirements of the
and telecommunication cables, etc) can be recipient, thereby improving efficiency in any BIM
imported or added into Civil Designer to indicate workflow. Prior to export, you can set up custom IFC
crossing positions of the pipes/cables on road, files, assign the appropriate northern or southern
sewer, storm and water services. coordinate system and specify the extents of the
shared data. Data can be allocated to one or more
IFC files and can incorporate all or selected
Bitmaps and Cadastral Backdrops portions of the proposed infrastructure services
associated with a project.
View the network with a bitmap or cadastral data
backdrop. Alternatively, display the site contours
and slope shading to decide on an optimum 3D Rendering of Node Structures.
network layout.
Render node structures accurately, using the
properties bar to graphically set the node angle
Modelling existing networks from GIS from the angle of an indicated entity.

Import and convert GIS data into a stormwater

drainage model.

Vertical Alignment Editor Design

Options
Use the Vertical Alignment Editor to change pipe
type and sizes, move, delete and insert (including
multiple nodes with even spacing) nodes, set the
vertical exaggeration, zoom to separate links, edit
cover levels, move the SWMM playback to a
separate tab, display fixed vs calculated values and Dynamic Updating of Production
indicate incoming pipes. It is also possible to Drawings
measure the distance (in chainage) between two
indicated points. Production drawings are dynamically updated as
you change your design. If you want to create
archive copies, simply use the Publish function.
slope shading to decide on an optimum network
layout.

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