Stormwater Infrastructure unit (ENG319)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure, focusing on hydrological and hydraulic principles in civil engineering. Students will develop skills in rainfall-runoff analysis, peak flow estimation, hydraulic modelling, and stormwater system design, using Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards. Topics include culvert design, urban drainage networks, retention basins, Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles, and software-based modelling, with a focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. 

Building on Fluid Mechanics, where students learn fundamental hydraulic principles, this unit prepares students for employment in local government and water resources engineering. Through practical projects, students will learn how to design stormwater infrastructure that mitigates the impacts of climate change and urbanisation, ensuring sustainable and flood-resilient infrastructure.

Summary

Unit name	Stormwater Infrastructure
Unit code	ENG319
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Associate Professor Damien Holloway
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Learning Outcomes

• Calculate peak flows and durations in a catchment.
• Calculate water levels and flows in stormwater infrastructure.
• Design stormwater infrastructure compliant with Australian Rainfall and Runoff.
• Apply Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles to the design of stormwater infrastructure.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG205 Fluid Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hour Lectures per week 1 x 2 hour Tutorials per week 2 hour workshop per fortnight
Assessment	Culvert Design (30%)|Stormwater Network Design (30%)|Retention Basin Design (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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