NC State University Stream Restoration Program

This 3-day workshop provides an overview of natural channel design applications for stream restoration design. Students work in small groups in the field to survey a reference reach and analyze data to develop design parameters. They work through the process of developing a morphological table listing design parameters for stream channel dimension, pattern, and profile, and then develop stream channel layouts, typical cross-sections, and longitudinal profiles, and apply basic sediment transport calculations. Other topics include in-stream structures, plan sheet development, design specifications, and construction. Students are encouraged to bring laptops for spreadsheet applications. This workshop requires completion of RC 101 or equivalent background in stream morphology assessment.

Instructors: Greg Jennings, Phd, PE, Barbara Doll, PE, Jan Patterson, PE, Jason Zink,PE, Zan Price, PE

Registration Fee: $675
Class limited to: 32 participants
Prerequisites: RC 101 or equivalent experience
Professional Development Hours (PDH) approved: 6 per day
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Workshop Date: May 3-5, 2011
Location: The NC Arboretum - Education Center
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Driving Directions: http://www.ncarboretum.org/PublicPrograms/Driving_Directions.htm

Hotel Accommodations: Four Points Sheraton, 22 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801
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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.
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Registration Fee: $975
Class limited to: 15 participants
Prerequisites:
Professional Development Hours (PDH) approved: 7 per day
Date: September 27-30, 2010
Location: NCSU Jane S. McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh, NC 27606
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