RC 221: Computer Aided Design for Stream Restoration
September 27-30, 2010
Jane S. McKimmon Center (Room 10), NC State University, Raleigh, NC
This 4-day class will introduce attendees to the basics and some advanced concepts of Computer Aided Design (CAD). The theory and functionality of using computer based surveying and drafting tools will be explained to experienced level users. This class will be based on the AutoCAD and Autodesk’s Civil 3D software. Attendees will utilize hands-on exercises in our computing labs to learn how to import and utilize real-world surveying and GIS data for watershed, terrain, and site analysis. The course will use applied fluvial geomorphology and natural channel design as a basis for teaching the concepts of the AutoCAD applications. These applications are useful in minimizing the risk and uncertainty of any design process for river restoration.
There will be many opportunities during the 4 day course for additional optional instruction as needed. An instructor will be available each day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM. This is a very fast pace course. Please be prepared to dedicate the entire 4 days to learning the material. We recommend that you have a sound basic knowledge of AutoCAD and that you are familiar with the fundamentals of drawing, editing and printing with AutoCAD. There will be optional opportunities to learn how to use AutoCAD to optimize survey data analysis and collection with Survey instruments, and River Morph.
The course is developed and will be taught based on AutoCAD Civil 3D; previous courses have been taught in Autodesk’s Land desktop software package. Click here to download a printable AGENDA.
For technical questions, please contact Michael Geenen (919) 606-9059 or mjgeenen@ncsu.edu. For registration questions, please contact Cathy Smith 919-515-6780 or cathy_smith@ncsu.edu.
Powerpoints are available for download here in pdf format - please click the link to download. You will need Acrobat Reader which is available at adobe.com.
Stream Morphology and Restoration
Civil 3D Restoration
Stream Monitoring - Civil 3D
Rocky Branch Final Report
Location: The workshop will be in Room 10 of the Jane S. McKimmon Center, NC State University, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh, NC 27606. See driving directions at the bottom of this page.
Refreshment breaks and lunches are provided each day.
Primary Instructors
Greg Jennings, PE, PhD, is a Professor & Extension Specialist in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University where he educates students and professionals on how to design and monitor stream and wetland restoration and enhancement projects. Greg's work areas include water quality, watershed management, environmental restoration, and stream hydrology.
David Bidelspach, PE, is a Water Resources Engineer focusing on Stream
Restoration. He has a Master's Degree in Biological and Agricultural
Engineering and Civil Engineering from Penn State. David has 15 years
experience with AutoCAD and CAD software. David has taught this course
with NCSU since 2003. David has done many stream restoration projects and
assessments in North America, and current lives in Colorado.
Mike Geenen, EIT, is training to be a Water Resources Engineer as a
graduate student at NCSU-BAE and a part-time employee at Stantec
consulting in Raleigh NC. Mike uses AutoCAD for Stream Restoration and
assessment on a regular basis. Mike has also taught two courses related
to AutoCAD since 2007.
Registration Fee
- Includes workshop materials, lunch and refreshments each day
Registration Fee: $975
Class limited to: 15 participants
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