“There is nothing I believe more strongly than getting young people interested in science and engineering for a better tomorrow, for all humankind.” – Bill Nye
I am of the same line of thought as Bill, and this explains the rationale behind this text.
This text has been written to arouse the interest and provide guidance to students, graduates and practicing Civil Engineers for the design of reinforced concrete lined drains which convey rapid and tranquil stormwater flows to prevent flooding on roads.
This guidance addresses trapezoidal and rectangular flood control drains lined with reinforced concrete. This publication therefore covers the basic requirement or knowledge needed to design stormwater drains, measure the quantities of work required and prepare the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME).
This publication is self-supporting and all the necessary information is supplied as much as possible. In order to drive home the various points, practical examples are given for each chapter. This simplified and practical approach design book represents my unpretentious contribution to the learning, practicing and advancement of Civil Engineering.
This text has nine (9) chapters, which are concisely discussed below.
Chapter one is the introductory part of the book.
Chapter two focuses on the possible causes of drainage failure (collapse and blockage) and suitable solutions.
Chapter three discusses the method of estimating the maximum quantity of stormwater (runoff) from a catchment area expected to reach a drainage system.
Chapter four discusses the processes of obtaining the dimensions of roadside drains by using the peak discharge obtained from hydrological analysis.
Chapter five talks about the structural design process and structural details of reinforced concrete drains.
Chapter six discusses the quantity “takeoff” process, which is an important part of preparing cost estimates.
Chapter seven covers the cost comparison of rectangular and trapezoidal roadside drains.
Chapter eight talks about the preparation of Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME).
Chapter nine discusses the construction requirements and procedures for reinforced concrete-lined drains.
If you proceed to own a copy of this text, the three most important benefits you will enjoy are:
1. Meeting your needs to learn and explore the field of Water, Highway, and Structural Engineering as they apply to drainage design and flood control on road projects.
2. Exposure to the business aspect of Civil Engineering as it relates to cost estimate and Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation.
3. Acquisition of technical skills which translates to personal and professional development, thus, enabling you to provide solutions to drainage and flood problems.
Excerpts from the book are shown below.
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