Culvert Design
This course discusses the fundamental hydraulic principles of culvert design that involve both hydraulic and structural design considerations using Manning’s, continuity and energy equations. Culverts are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. These factors, along with several others, affect their capacity and overall performance.
This course also describes inlet and outlet culvert design considerations like locations, pipe material and protective measures against abrasion and corrosion, flow transitions, geometry, headwater and tailwater considerations, and trash/safety rack design process. An example problem illustrating the culvert design procedures is also presented.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Learn how to use Manning’s, continuity and energy equations in culvert design;
- Learn how to calculate friction losses and form losses in culvert design;
- Learn the required design information, inlet and outlet protection for culverts;
- Learn the general and safety considerations commonly encountered in urban drainage including culvert design.
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
