Water Infrastructure Design for Cities

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course applies the principles of hydrology and hydraulics to urban water systems. Students will estimate water demands and wastewater flows. They will use computer simulation tools to evaluate water pressure and quality within water distribution networks under a range of operating conditions. Students will use models to estimate urban stormwater flows and aid design of sewers and stormwater management facilities. The course addresses the deterioration and rehabilitation of water infrastructure. It considers the implications of climate change for wet weather flows and explores the role of urban water infrastructure in achieving climate resilient and socially just communities.