HydroCAD Manual

HydroCAD^Ž Stormwater Modeling - Since 1986

HydroCAD Owners' Manual

Author: HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC

All HydroCAD systems include a copy of the new HydroCAD Owner's Manual. The 160 page perfect-bound Manual includes the following major sections:

Introduction to HydroCAD

	Understanding Hydrology
	A HydroCAD Overview
	The HydroCAD design Phases
	HydroCAD Features and Capabilities
	Sample Reports

HydroCAD User's Guide

	Installing HydroCAD
	Starting and Configuring HydroCAD
	Opening a Project
	Working with the Routing Diagram
	Printing Reports
	Working with Individual Nodes
	Entering Your Data
	Hydrograph Calculations
	Evaluating Your Results
	Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Reference Manual

	Determining the Time of Concentration
	SCS Runoff Methodology
	Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph Method
	Rational Method
	Reach Routing Calculations
	Hydraulics Calculations
	Pond Routing Calculations
	Water Quality & Detention Time
	Link Calculations
	Additional Hydrograph Calculations
	Cross Sectional Area and Perimeter Equations
	Pond Volume & Area Calculations

References

A list of helpful references covering all the topics and techniques employed by HydroCAD.

Appendices

	Runoff Curve Numbers
	Rainfall Data
	Manning's Number Tables
	Broad-Crested Weir Coefficients
	Culvert Entrance Loss Coefficients
	Sheet Flow Roughness Coefficients
	Velocity Factors

Index

A complete Index makes it easy to find information on a specific topic.

How to get a copy:

The HydroCAD Owner's Manual is included with all HydroCAD programs, or you may purchase additional copies here. The manual is also provided in PDF format in the HydroCAD CD Reference Library.

Other resources

The HydroCAD help system now includes the complete contents of the Owner's Manual, plus a step-by-step tutorial. These options are available under the HydroCAD "Help" menu, or by clicking the Help button on most HydroCAD screens.