ACO Water Management is showcasing its cloud-based hydraulic drainage design software, among other flood products, during its debut appearance at Flood Expo 2018 (12-13 September, NEC).
ACO QuAD Hydraulic Design software is the fourth generation of the firm’s design software, accessible on its website. Users first select the application (Domestic, Pedestrian, Highways, Industrial, or Mixed-Use) which best describes their project, and then input the size of the drained area. The software automatically calculates a variety of different hydraulic project data. Unlike competitor models, as the firm puts it, ACO QuAD can accommodate complex and sloped surface areas – not just rectangular shapes – to provide a much more accurate representation of the real world than is usual.
QuAD integrates Google Maps, meaning users can input their site’s exact location and automatically receive the rainfall intensity for that area. When coupled with the ability to specify the run-off coefficient, based on the permeability of the chosen surface (of which a number can be selected, ranging from grass to asphalt) and surface storage calculation options, designers will be able to create a highly accurate hydraulic drainage design in a matter of minutes, says ACO.
Additional functions include dynamic point in-flows, calculating channel resilience and anticipated maintenance schedules, as well as optional attenuation tank volumes and the potential for surface storage, where applicable.
The ACO stand will also feature a selection of the firm’s specialist stormwater management systems, including its high capacity patented plastic geocellular StormBrixx system (pictured). Comprising of injection-moulded stackable and brick-bondable units and various access and inspection options, the StormBrixx system is a solution for stormwater attenuation and infiltration. It is available in a variety of different configurations to suit a host of different applications, from business parks to schools.
