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Structural Design of Concrete Lined Flood
Control Channels
Vincent Reynolds, P.E.
Overview
Concrete lined flood control channels are used to
convey rapid and tranquil storm water and prevent flooding. You have probably
noticed concrete lined flood control channels while driving along the
interstate, state highway, or being used in large land development projects.
Often times they are used where storm water pipes would not be a feasible option
from an engineering and economic standpoint. This course addresses trapezoidal
and rectangular flood control channels lined with reinforced concrete. The
student will learn parameters for selecting channel type, including methods and
materials of construction that should be followed. After reading this 4 hour
course the student will have valuable information that can be used to assist in
safely designing concrete lined flood control channels.
The course materials are based solely on the materials “Structural Design of
Concrete Lined Flood Control Channels” as published on the website of the Army
Corp of Engineers.
The student must take a
multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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The uses of pilot
channels and how they may save in excavation or material costs
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When an
air-entrained concrete should be used in constructing concrete lined flood
control channels.
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How reinforcement
should be placed
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The difference
between expansion, contraction and construction joints
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How to properly
place and size collector drains.
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When to use
piezometers
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The uses of
cantilever wall, including T-type and I-type
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The several different loading cases and what they mean
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment to review
“Structural Design of Concrete
Lined Flood Control Channels” published by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers prior to taking a
quiz for credit.
"Concrete
Lined Flood Control Channels" (416 KB)
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