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 at Stantec Consulting focusing on Stream Restoration. He has a Master's Degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Penn State and has also worked as an environmental engineer in the areas of hazardous waste, monitoring and remediation. David has 11 years experience with AutoCAD and CAD software. David is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at NC State.
Barbara Doll, PE, is a water quality specialist for N.C. Sea Grant, which is a federal/state program that promotes the wise use of coastal resources. Based at NC State University, Barbara provides information to the public and local governments about water quality status, research and regulations. Much of Barbara's current work is focused on repairing degraded stream systems and reducing the impacts of stormwater runoff and non-point source pollution.
AGENDA
Day 1 - Basic AutoCAD and
Introduction to Fluvial Geomorphology |
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| 8:30am | Registration |
| Introduction to Fluvial Geomorphology | |
| Setting up a drawing with AutoCAD | |
| Basic drawing with AutoCAD | |
| Advanced drawing | |
Day 2 - Introduction to Land Desktop |
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| 8:00 | Introduction to Land Desktop projects |
| Land Desktop points and alignment | |
| Terrains and surfaces in Land Desktop | |
| X References, Images, Blocks and Templates | |
| Grading and Hydrology Tools in Civil Design | |
| Stormwater, Pipe and Open Channel Design Tools in Civil Design | |
Note: On days 3, 4, and 5, total station instruction and surveying will be available between 6:00am and 8:00am |
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Day 3 - Stream Monitoring |
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| 8:00 | Import and Manage Survey Points |
| Setting Description Key and Point Layers | |
| Analyze Raw Data and Correct Survey Errors | |
| Using Terrain Model Explorer | |
| Raster Images, Coordinates, Projections and UCS | |
| Exporting Sections and Profiles to Excel | |
| Stream Classification using AutoCad | |
| Linking of Documents and Databases to a Drawing | |
Day 4 - Stream Restoration Priority 1 |
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| 8:00 | Creation and Evaluation of an Existing Surface for a Priority One Restoration |
| Geomorphic Table and Reference Reach Data | |
| Introduction to Breakline Program and Theory for Stream Design | |
| Build Surface, Export HEC-RAS Geometry, Display Sections and Profile | |
| Calculate Cut/ Fill , Parcels, and Construction Staging | |
| Import HEC-RAS Profiles into AutoCAD | |
Day 5 - Stream Restoration Priority 2 |
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| 8:00 | Evaluation of an Existing Surface for a Priority Two Restoration Full Design |
| Evaluation of an Existing Surface for a Priority Two Restoration Full Design | |
| Geomorphic Table and Reference Reach Data | |
| Plan Sheet Layout and Viewports | |
| 3:00 | Adjourn |
Registration Fees
- Includes lunch each day$975
$775 Discounted fee for government personnel
Click the Registration Button below to register on-line:
Nearby Hotels :
Raleigh-Brownstone Downtown,
1707 Hillsborough St.,
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-828-0811
http://www.brownstonehotel.com/
Clarion Hotel State Capital, 320 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-0501
http://www.choicehotels.com/
Driving Directions:
1101 Gorman St. , Raleigh, NC 27606 :
From I-40 traveling east from airport. Take Gorman Str. Exit #295. Turn left onto Gorman Str. Go approximately 1 mile. McKimmon Center is on the right past Avent Ferry Rd., before Western Blvd.
From I-40 traveling west. Take Gorman Str. Exit #295. Turn right onto Gorman Str. Go approximately 1 mile. McKimmon Center is on the right past Avent Ferry Rd., before Western Blvd.
McKimmon Center Parking: Parking in the front lots is free and usually plentiful.
