HydroCAD Supports StormTrap® Stormwater Chambers
HydroCAD provides direct support for
the StormTrap system of precast concrete stormwater chambers.
This allows StormTrap chambers to be easily used within any HydroCAD model for
stormwater storage, detention, or infiltration.
Background: Initial support for the "StormTrap ST2" was introduced in HydroCAD-10 build 10, with the "tall" models added in build 24. As of HydroCAD 10.2-4b The "StormTrap ST2" has been renamed to just "StormTrap". Existing HydroCAD project files will automatically reflect the name change, and will produce the same storage values as before. SingleTrap 4'-2" and DoubleTrap 8'-4" have also been added in HydroCAD 10.2-4b.
Support for the "StormTrap ST1" was added in HydroCAD-10 build 19, but removed in HydroCAD 10.2-4b with the discontinuance of the ST1. However, pre-existing HydroCAD project files that employ the ST1 will continue to function and will produce the same storage values as before.
How chambers are modeled
In a HydroCAD model, stormwater chambers typically appear as part of the storage definition for a "pond". In the simplest case, HydroCAD calculates the available storage for use with other calculations. But more often, it is used to generate a complete inflow or runoff hydrograph and route it through the pond. The resulting analysis indicates the water levels attained throughout the rainfall event, as well as any discharge that may occur through outlet devices or infiltration into the surrounding ground.
Flexible storage options
Each pond may include an unlimited number of storage definitions as required to describe its overall storage characteristics. This makes it easy to model complex storage arrangements, such as a combination of multiple chambers, pipe storage, catch basins, or other contributing volumes, including above-ground areas (parking lots) that may provide overflow storage for large events. HydroCAD can also calculate the storage contribution from sand or gravel that surrounds the chambers. Or the storage can be limited to the chamber itself.
Modeling StormTrap chambers
Modeling StormTrap systems is easy with the HydroCAD chamber wizard: Just pick the desired chamber height from the drop-down list and set the number of center chambers. HydroCAD automatically adds the special border chambers that are required on the sides and ends of any StormTrap system.
Note: Although the HydroCAD chamber library includes chambers at 6 inch height increments, StormTrap systems can be manufactured with any desired height.
For chambers on a stone bed, set the stone height and the void storage is automatically added to the chamber volume. For retention systems, add an exfiltration outlet and you're ready to route your inflow hydrograph!
Detailed chamber information
StormTrap installations are custom designed based on individual customer requirements, and may exhibit small storage variations depending on the system design and components used. For typical installations, the HydroCAD volume calculations have an accuracy of approximately 0.1% when compared to specific system designs. (Volumes will run slightly high for small systems, and low for larger systems.)
Before finalizing the design of your stormwater management system, StormTrap volume calculations should be confirmed by a StormTrap representative. For detailed chamber specifications and design information, please visit the StormTrap web site.
For more information about HydroCAD
Please see the following pages for further HydroCAD information:
Pond storage calculations
Storage chamber modeling
(includes step-by-step instructions)
Exfiltration calculations
General support page
HydroCAD features and capabilities
Free evaluation program
Pricing and ordering
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