Principles of Drainage - Sunderland
Date: 3/30/2018 8:00 AM - 3/30/2018 3:00 PM
Location: Sunderland Public Safety
105 River Road
Sunderland, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
This dynamic workshop is designed to provide an overview of the complexity of installing and maintaining drainage systems. It will provide information on how to manage and prevent drainage issues in order to keep your roads in the best possible condition.
In this workshop participants will learn:
• How to analyze the extent of drainage problems.
• Properties and effects of soil and sub-surface water.
• Appropriate use of subsurface drainage.
• Purpose of cross-section elements and maintenance techniques.
• How to maintain, inspect and install culverts.
• Purpose and maintenance of ditches.
• Types of erosion and ways to reduce it.
Who Should Attend
Public Works Directors, Highway Superintendents, Foremen, Crew Leaders, Town Engineers and others who have responsibility for the construction and maintenance of local roads.
Please see the course flyer for additional information.
*This session is open to 3 MassDOT personnelAttendees
First Name | Affiliation |
---|---|
George | Town of Sunderland |
Justin | City of Northampton |
Chester | City of Northampton |
Travis | Town of Hubbardston |
Jon | Town of Rutland |
Scott | City of Westfield |
Larry | Town of Orange |
Paul | Town of Amherst |
Matthew | City of Westfield |
Jacob | |
Bruce | City of Northampton |
James | Town of Amherst |
Joe | City of Westfield |
Tim | Town of Harvard |
Christopher | Town of Rutland |
Brendan | City of Northampton |
Matthew | Town of Chesterfield Highway Department |
Nate | Town of Amherst |
Chuck | Town of Deerfield |
Instructors
- David Orr
Director at Cornell Local Roads Program (NY)
David P. Orr, P.E.
David Orr is the Senior Engineer and Director of the Cornell Local Roads Program. Formerly the Deputy Highway Superintendent for Yates County, NY, David has almost 30 years of road-related experience.