Stormwater Modeling Software Opinions
Stormwater Modeling Software Opinions
(OP)
Hi:
I have a small engineering company and am searching for stormwater modeling software. I've been out of stormwater design for a while and used to use HEC-1, TR-20 and Intelisolve regularly.
I am looking for a different solution now. Anybody have any experiences with Carlson or Stormnet? They seem to have some integration with older AutoCAD. Maybe someone has other suggestions or experiences?
Important things that I would be looking for in a software would be good documentation (so I have some understanding about how the calculations are being performed), hydrology and hydraulics calculations based on established methods, integration with ACAD 2007 or earlier (to make data input easier), good reporting for regulatory review and acceptance by regulatory agencies.
Look forward to your comments. Thanks
I have a small engineering company and am searching for stormwater modeling software. I've been out of stormwater design for a while and used to use HEC-1, TR-20 and Intelisolve regularly.
I am looking for a different solution now. Anybody have any experiences with Carlson or Stormnet? They seem to have some integration with older AutoCAD. Maybe someone has other suggestions or experiences?
Important things that I would be looking for in a software would be good documentation (so I have some understanding about how the calculations are being performed), hydrology and hydraulics calculations based on established methods, integration with ACAD 2007 or earlier (to make data input easier), good reporting for regulatory review and acceptance by regulatory agencies.
Look forward to your comments. Thanks





RE: Stormwater Modeling Software Opinions
HydroCad works well for lots of things. Good documentation.
HEC-RAS is a good choice and is FREE.
Some people like SWMM,also FREE. I find it obscure but that may just be my lack of familiarity with it.
TR-20 and TR-55 should also be in your library as should the National Flood Frequency (NFF) program.
I also like SMADA;a poor man's version of SWMM.
There are many others so your choices may depend on what is accepted by regulators in your area.
good luck
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I tried to get Intelisolve, but, as it was pointed out, it was swallowed up by Autodesk and you can only get it through updating the ACAD software through its subscription service. I'm not comfortable with Autodesk's new marketing process. It feels almost like an protection racket.
Any one having any experience with the MS4 permitting process and using stormwater modeling to make a retrofit plan? This type of modeling is beyond HydroCAD and Intelisolve.
Thanks
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I am not familiar with requirements of MS4 permitting, yet I get the impression you need to model catchbasin/stormdrain systems by this reference.
If this is the case, I would definately check out Carlson. I used to use Stormcad, but it's cost is ridiculous for size models we need. The latest Carlson package (2009) is definately meeting our needs.
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For details please see www.hydrocad.net/carlson.htm
Peter Smart
HydroCAD Software
www.hydrocad.net
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Also, when running both programs to compare, I'm getting 2 times the pond size required by Hyrdaflow than HydroCAD requires. Maybe there is something wrong in the inputs. I am using the free sampler from HydroCAD right now.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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I really like HydroCAD's modeling (more user friendly) as well as the look of the print outs.
Also, I just don't understand why the pond size required by the two programs would be off by a factor of two!
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If you have further questions, please start a new thread in the HydroCAD forum so this thread can stay on-topic.
Peter Smart
HydroCAD Software
www.hydrocad.net