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SEDCAD Software

Description

A suite of curve number-based watershed rainfall-runoff models, RUSLE-based sediment yield analysis and channel and hydraulic structure design utilities.

Factsheet: Read the SEDCAD fact sheet

  • Users: Engineers, Hydrologists Geologists, AML Specialists and Soil scientists
  • Training: No training information listed. 
  • Vendor Information: Program description and support information are available at www.mysedcad.com.

Software Capacity

  • Model your hydrologic mine system including, channels, ponds, sediment control, etc.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of sediment ponds and other sediment control structures such as check dams, grass filters, and silt fence (Mine plan, reclamation plan).
  • Evaluate diversion channel designs, including riprap, grass-lined and bar soil conditions.
  • Use the exhaustive and comprehensive help files for quick reference, and background.
  • Evaluate culvert and plunge pool designs and recommend changes for permit review.
  • Analyze the impact of the addition or removal of a hydrologic structure - sediment pond, permanent impoundment, plunge pool, etc. for permit review.

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