Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook
From Civil Engineering Made Simple by Civil Engineering Made Simple
April 24, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
This episode explores the historical and technical aspects of stormwater collection systems design.
A historical and technical foundation for the engineering of systems that manage rain and runoff. It traces the evolution of drainage from ancient civilizations like those in Mesopotamia, Crete, and Rome to the sophisticated computer modeling used by modern municipalities. Beyond historical context, the text defines essential hydrologic principles, such as the water cycle and the specific impact of urbanization on natural landscapes. It details fundamental mathematical tools like Manning’s Formula and the Rational Method used to calculate water flow and velocity. Finally, the material outlines modern infrastructure components, focusing on detention and retention facilities designed to control flood volume and protect water quality. Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stormwater-Collection-Handbook-McGraw-Hill-Handbooks-ebook/dp/B000T81TBM?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=a039f79bf51296ed19e8e03842328134&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simple Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
People in this episode
Host: Civil Engineering Made Simple
Topics covered
- stormwater management
- drainage systems
- hydrologic principles
- urbanization impact
- infrastructure design
- flood control
Keywords
- stormwater
- drainage
- hydrology
- Manning’s Formula
- Rational Method
- urbanization
- flood control
- infrastructure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon, McGraw-Hill
Books & works: Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook
Places: Mesopotamia, Crete, Rome
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