Integrated Drainage Systems Planning and Design for Municipal Engineer

This book elaborates on the planning and evaluation of pipework drainage systems with a focus on modern day constraints to deliver a solution that favors sustainability as the overarching goal. The book includes a technical section on design of gray and green infrastructure, considering the total lifecycle costs of drainage systems.

List of contents

1. Introduction. 2. Drainage Planning and Evaluation Process. 3. Planning for Sustainability. 4. Useful Hydrology. 5. Hydraulics Design Principles. 6. Flow Routing Techniques. 7. Useful Topics in Soil Mechanics. 8. Structural Aspects of Storm Sewers. 9. Evaluation of Integrated Drainage System Designs. 10. Construction and Management. 11. Operation and Maintenance. 12. The Future of Urban Drainage. 13. Glossary.

About the author

Patrick Ssempeera possesses a master's degree in Engineering (Civil) and BSc Civil Engineering, both from Makerere University, Kampala UG. Ever since Patrick Ssempeera graduated from the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), he has worked and trained on various civil engineering projects as a project manager, project supervisor, and design engineer. He has gained 11 years’ practical experience in the fields of project management, project appraisal, project planning, project design, tender preparation, tender evaluations, project costing, construction procurement, and contract management of various projects such as roads and highways, drainage systems, water supply systems, and buildings in line with various standards such as British Standards (BS), Eurocodes, The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Conditions of Contract—The Red Book, and The World Bank Conditions of Contract. Patrick Ssempeera has had great opportunities to work with both contractors and consultants. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK.

Summary

This book elaborates on the planning and evaluation of pipework drainage systems with a focus on modern day constraints to deliver a solution that favors sustainability as the overarching goal. The book includes a technical section on design of gray and green infrastructure, considering the total lifecycle costs of drainage systems.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Ssempeera, Patrick (Crb Network Ssempeera
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2023
• EAN: 9781032186290
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218629-0
• No. of pages: 462
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; NATURE / Natural Resources, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Hydrology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Hydraulics, environmental science, engineering & technology, Science / Environmental Science, Waste Management, Hydrology & the hydrosphere, Energy industries & utilities, Agricultural science, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Agribusiness and primary industries, Hydrology and the hydrosphere, Hydraulic Engineering, Energy industries and utilities, Primary industries