Introduction to Integrated Catchment Modelling

presented by

Andrew Walker

Modeling is now a pre-requisite to understanding the impact of Urban

Development

Government Directives dictate that Utilities and Cities now strictly control and closely manage their drainage networks.

Understanding the interaction between underground drainage networks, local

watercourses and rivers

River models can predict inundation and overland flood routes.

Stormwater models can show street flooding and property impact.

The ability to simultaneously represent all flow paths is a necessity for integrated

studies

Requirement : To model “all sources” of flooding.

Solution : Fully Integrated Catchment Analysis.

Fully integrated 1D and 2D simulation of above- and below-ground drainage networks

in one powerful package

The first software in the world to successfully combine these advanced modelling requirements in a single application with one Simulation engine.

Estuary

Surface runoff

Groundwater

Evaporation

Precipitation

Coast

Evaporation

Utilises Existing PC Resources

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Utilises Existing PC Resources

InfoWorks ICM (Integrated Catchment Modelling) is the first truly integrated modelling platform to incorporate both urban and river catchments. Full integration of 1D and 2D modelling techniques. Below ground and above ground elements of

catchments can be modelled as never before. The hydraulics and hydrology of natural and man-made

environments to be incorporated into a single model. A full understanding of all the processes occurring over

the entire catchment can be achieved. Cost effective, innovative, solutions to engineering

challenges can be developed.

Example Models

Calculate overland flow path and likely property inundation

Calculate a hazard rating, based on flood flow velocity, depth and debris potential

Case Study - Calculate cause of property flooding – stormwater or river flooding?

Case Study - Calculate cause of property flooding – stormwater or river flooding?

InfoWorks ICM Provides Real Benefits To Clients

Introduction to Integrated Catchment Modelling

presented by

Andrew Walker