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Currently it's a combination of hand calc's and a spread sheet created by an excel wiz!
The debate here is Micro Drain is used by a lot of people but costs 10G, whereas S & S will only cost the price of a new PC (64 Bit) and an upgrade/changeover of an old version of ADT which we can switch to Civils.
We need pros and cons, as some think Mico Drain is the bess knees, but obviously we can do alot of other things with 10G!
For clarification, Micro Drainage produces fully integrated sustainable drainage systems and flood hazard mapping software. The program is modular so that end users can purchase a suite to suit their needs and budget.
After designing the flow conveyance system and modelling an integrated drainage system, Micro Drainage will test beyond design criteria and test to exceedance in accordance with local requirements.
Please feel free to call or email for further information.
The orignal poster is asking for a comparison between the products. What does MicroDrainage use to calculate pipe routing? Storage Routing? Water Quality? Does it interface with AutoCAD Civil 3D?
Matthew Anderson, PE CFM Product Manager Autodesk (Innovyze)
You are welcome and in answer to your queries pipe routing is calculated using the Rational Method and Simulation analysis is based on Full Hydrograph methodologies.
Water Quality is based on the CIRIA guidance.
The Micro Drainage WinDes program interfaces with AutoCAD LT, Full AuotCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Thanks again. Can you provide a little more insight into the simulation analysis "full" hydrograph methods? Does it perform Muskingum calculations? or is it providing a solution to the full St. Venant set of equations?
In pressurized pipe situations, how does it calculate the speed of the pressure wave?
Matthew Anderson, PE CFM Product Manager Autodesk (Innovyze)
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