Getting Started
What is SewerGEMS 2024 Edition?
CONNECT Licensing
Using the Feature Level Selector Tool
Installation, Upgrades, and Updates
Software Updates via the Web and Bentley SELECT
Troubleshooting
License Check
CONNECT Services in SewerGEMS 2024
CONNECT Integration
To Associate a CONNECTED Project with Your File
To Disassociate a CONNECTED Project from a File
To Register a CONNECTED project
Be Communities Search Button
RSS Feeds
Contacting Us
Sales
Technical Support
Save to Package
Introducing the Workspace
Workspace
Stand-Alone Editor
Drawing View Toolbar
MicroStation Mode
ArcGIS Mode
License Usage and Registration of SewerGEMS with ArcGIS
AutoCAD Mode
Working in ArcGIS Pro
Starting a SewerGEMS Project in ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro Ribbon Interface - Getting Started
Laying out SewerGEMS Elements in ArcGIS Pro
Laying out SewerGEMS Elements Using Native ArcGIS Pro Tools
Manipulating SewerGEMS Elements in ArcGIS Pro
Geodatabase Support in ArcGIS Pro
Server Geodatabase Connections in ArcGIS Pro
Join GeoTables
Editing GeoTables
Color Coding in SewerGEMS for ArcGIS Pro
Ribbon Interface - Getting Started
Menus and Toolbars (MicroStation and ArcGIS Only)
Menus
File Menu
Using Seed Files
Edit Menu
Analysis Menu
Components Menu
View Menu
Tools Menu
Report Menu
Help Menu
Toolbars
Standard Toolbar
Edit Toolbar
Components Toolbar
Scenarios Toolbar
Analysis Toolbar
Compute Toolbar
View Toolbar
Help Toolbar
Layout Toolbar
Zoom Toolbar
Report Toolbar
Tools Toolbar
Select Toolbar
Docking Manager Windows
Opening Managers
Customizing Managers
Starting a Hydraulic Model
Welcome Dialog Box
Hydraulic Models
Setting Hydraulic Model Properties
Setting Options
Options Dialog Box - Global Tab
Stored Prompt Responses Dialog Box
Options Dialog Box - Hydraulic Model Tab
Options Dialog Box - Drawing Tab
Options Dialog Box - Units Tab
Options Dialog Box - Labeling Tab
Options Dialog Box - ProjectWise Tab
Using ProjectWise
General Guidelines for using ProjectWise
Setting up ProjectWise integration for Standalone
Working with ProjectWise in Standalone
Considerations for ProjectWise Users
Using ProjectWise with SewerGEMS for AutoCAD
Using ProjectWise with SewerGEMS 2024 for MicroStation
ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services Support
Importing Data From Other Models
Importing Data from Bentley Wastewater
Bentley Wastewater Import Wizard
Step 1: Bentley Wastewater Import
Step 2: Bentley Wastewater Data Source
Step 3: Data Source Table Names
Step 4: Unit Options
Step 5: Import Options
Importing a Submodel
Importing Pressure Pipes
Importing From InRoads
InRoads Drainage Import Dialog Box
Importing from Drainage LandXML
LandXML Attribute Mappings
Importing From MicroDrainage
Importing from MicroDrainage (MDX)
Importing From GEOPAK
Importing From PowerCivil
Exporting Data
Exporting a .DXF File
Exporting to SWMM 5
Exporting an OpenFlows Submodel
Exporting to InRoads
Exporting to Shapefile
Exporting to Drainage LandXML
Exporting to MicroDrainage
Exporting to MicroDrainage (MDX)
Export to LumenRT
Export to Raster
Long Term Continuous Simulations in SewerGEMS Using the SWMM and 2D Engines
Using Modelbuilder
Preparing to Use ModelBuilder
ModelBuilder Connections Manager
Specify Datasource Location
Select Elements
ModelBuilder Wizard
Step 1-Specify Data Source
Step 2-Specify Spatial Options
Step 3-Specify Element Create/Remove/Update Options
Step 4-Specify Additional Options
Step 5-Specify Field mappings for each Table/Feature Class
Step 6 - Specify Snapshot Settings
Snapshot Preview
Snapshot Preview Options
Step 7-Build operation Confirmation
GIS-IDs
GIS-IDs Collection Dialog Box
GIS-ID Control Center
GIS-ID Control Center for Deleted Elements
Reviewing Your Results
Multi-select Data Source Types
Exporting X/Y Coordinates
ModelBuilder Warnings and Error Messages
Warnings
Error Messages
Esri ArcGIS Geodatabase Support
Geodatabase Features
Geometric Networks
ArcGIS Geodatabase Features versus ArcGIS Geometric Network
Subtypes
SDE (Spatial Database Engine)
Specifying Network Connectivity in ModelBuilder
ModelBuilder Data Source Format
Handling Collection and Curve Data in Modelbuilder
Oracle as a Data Source for ModelBuilder
Using ModelBuilder to Import Time Series Data
Integrating with Bentley Map
Using ModelBuilder Snapshots to Update Models for Model Maintenance
Creating Data Source Snapshots in ModelBuilder
Creating an Updated Model Using Snapshots
Creating Your Model
Elements and Element Attributes
Link Elements
Entering Additional Data to Link Elements
Defining a Control Structure in a Conduit
Depth-Flow Curve Dialog Box
Adding a Minor Loss Collection to a Pressure Pipe
Defining the Geometry of a Link Element
Defining the Cross-Sectional Shape of a Link Element
C-Depth Table Dialog Box
Depth Width Curve Dialog Box
Diversion Rating Curve Dialog Box
Sections Results Dialog Box
What Happens When the Water Level Exceeds the Top Elevation of an Open Channel?
How Do Cross Section Nodes Control the Shape of Channel Cross-Sections?
Laterals
Pressure Elements in the Gradually Varied Flow Solver
Gutters in the SewerCAD Gradually Varied Flow Solver
Parabolic Gutters in the SewerGEMS Dynamic Wave Solver
Cross Sections in the Gradually Varied Flow Solver
Pipe-Arch and Arch Conduit Shapes
Tractive Force Design
Hydrograph Curve Dialog Box
Channel Maximum Shear Stress Calculation
Catch Basins
Inlet Type
Adding Inflow vs. Capture Data to a Catch Basin
Catch Basins in the SewerCAD Gradually Varied Flow Solver
Flow (Local Surface) at Catch Basins
Manholes
Adding Surface Depth vs. Area Data to a Catch Basin or a Manhole
Flow Headloss Curves Dialog Box
Overflow in the SewerGEMS Dynamic Wave Solver
Taps
Cross Sections
Transitions
Pressure Junctions
Pond Outlet Entrances
Defining Composite Outlet Structures
Store Elevation-Flow-Tailwater Table
Irregular Weir Dialog Box
Elevation-Flow Curve Dialog Box
Spot Elevations (Headwater) Dialog Box
Spot Elevations (Tailwater) Dialog Box
Elevation-Flow-Area Curve Dialog Box
Irregular Weir Cross Section Dialog Box
Weir Depth Coefficient Table Dialog Box
Weir Depth Coefficient Table Library Editor
Weir Submergence Table Dialog Box
User Defined Rating Curve
Outfalls
Adding Time vs. Elevation Data to an Outfall
Adding Elevation vs. Flow Data to an Outfall
Adding Cyclic Time vs. Elevation Data to an Outfall
Wet Wells
Adding Depth vs. Area Data to a Wet Well
Transitioning From Gravity Conduits to Pressure Pipes
Cross-Section Curve
Pumps
Pump Definitions Dialog Box
Pump Controls
Pump Curve Dialog Box
Pump Curve Combinations
Pump Curve Combination Editor
Flow-Efficiency Curve Dialog Box
Speed-Efficiency Curve Dialog Box
Efficiency Points Table
Variable-Speed Pumps (VSP or VFD)
Submersible Pumps
Pumps and Wet Wells in the GVF-Rational Solver
Variable Speed Pump Battery
Variable Speed Pump Batteries in SewerGEMS 2024
Pump Stations
Pump Stations Dialog Box
Pumps Dialog Box
Pump Stations and Pump Station Elements
Catchments
Hydrograph Methods
Snowmelt and Groundwater
Specifying a Time of Concentration (Tc) Method for a Catchment
Defining the Geometry of a Catchment or a Pond
Time-Area Table Dialog
Loss Methods
Subareas Collection
Subareas Collection - Time of Concentration
Subarea Ratio Calculator
Catchment - ILSAX Hydrological Model
Automated vs Manual Catchments
Low Impact Development Controls
LID Control and Parent Catchment Network Representation
Ponds
Physical Characteristics of Ponds
Outdoor Ponds
Elevation vs. Area
Elevation vs. Volume
Percent Void Space (%)
Pipe Volumes
Functional (Equation)
Adding Elevation vs. Area Data to a Pond
Adding Elevation vs. Volume Data to a Pond
Ponds and the Computational Grid
Air Valves
Air Valves in Implicit and Explicit Solver
Air Valves in GVF Solver
SCADA Elements
Headwalls
Headwall Layout
Physical Attributes of Headwalls
Culvert Inlet Coefficient Library
Headwall Connectivity and Function in Model
Property Connections
Hydrograph (Sanitary) Dialog Box
Other Tools
Adding Elements to Your Model
Modeling Curved Pipes
Connecting Elements
Layout Context Menus
Available Nodes When Splitting a Link
Allowable Node Morphing
Link Morphing
Connectivity Rules for Storm and Sanitary Models
When To Use a Conduit vs. a Channel vs. a Gutter
Virtual Links
How Do I Get Rainfall from a Catchment Into the Rest of My Model?
How Do I Model Weirs in Conduits?
Manipulating Elements
Splitting Pipes
Disconnecting and Reconnecting Pipes
How Do I Model a Split in a Channel?
Merge Nodes in Close Proximity
Batch Pipe Split Dialog Box
Batch Pipe Split Workflow
Batch Morph
Assign Taps to Links Dialog Box
Branch Labeling
Editing Element Attributes
Property Editor
Relabeling Elements
Set Field Options Dialog Box
What Length is Used for Conduits, Channels, and Gutters When I Don't Enter a User-defined Length?
What is the Difference Between a User Defined Unit Hydrograph and a Hydrograph Entered in the Inflow Collection Editor?
Active Topology
Active Topology Ribbon Button
Edit Active Topology Mode Dialog
Active Topology Modes
Active Topology Queries
Active Topology Queries - Common Behaviors
Active Topology Queries - Best Practices
Edit Queries Dialog (Active Topology)
Applying Active Topology Queries
Active Topology Selection Tool
Changing the Drawing View
Panning
Zooming
Using the Zoom Center Command
Using Selection Sets
Selection Sets Manager
Viewing Elements in a Selection Sets
Creating a Selection Set from a Selection
Creating a Selection Set from a Query
Adding Elements to a Selection Set
Removing Elements from a Selection Set
Performing Group-Level Operations on Selection Sets
Using the Network Navigator
Query Parameters Dialog Box
Using Prototypes
Creating Prototypes
Engineering Libraries
Working with Engineering Libraries
Sharing Engineering Libraries On a Network
Land Use Engineering Library
Minor Loss Coefficients
Using the Totalizing Flow Meter
Totalizing Flow Meters Manager Dialog
Totalizing Flow Meter Editor Dialog
Inlet Catalog Dialog Box
Design Grating Types Dialog Box
Design Lengths Dialog Box
Gutter Depth Vs Captured Flow Dialog Box
Grating Parameters (United Kingdom) Dialog Box
Modeling Neenah Grates
Gutter Catalog Dialog Box
Gutter Section Viewer Dialog
Conduit Catalog Dialog Box
Defining Manning’s n vs. Depth Curves
Defining Mannings n vs. Flow Curves
Vortex Valves
Head-Flow Curve Dialog Box
Low Impact Development Controls
LID Control Modeling Overview
LID Control Types
Hydrologic Model Representation of LID Controls
Low Impact Development Controls Manager
LID Validations
Catchment Runon
Adding Hyperlinks to Elements
Adding a Hyperlink
Editing a Hyperlink
Deleting a Hyperlink
Queries Manager
Query Parameters Dialog Box
Creating Queries
Using the Like Operator
Using Queries to Edit/View Results for a Selected Group of Elements
Controls
Classic Controls - Controls Tab
Classic Controls - Conditions Tab
Classic Controls - Actions Tab
Control Sets Tab (GVF-Convex Solver)
Logical Control Sets Dialog Box
Controls in the GVF-Convex Solver
Using the SWMM Solver
Water Quality
SWMM Hydrology
SWMM Snow Packs (SWMM Snow Pack Editor)
Snow Pack Parameters Tab
Snow Removal Parameters Tab
Climatology Dialog Box
Temperature Tab
Evaporation Tab
Evaporation Loss for Open Channels
Wind Speed Tab
Snowmelt Tab
Areal Depletion Tab
Adjustments Tab
Climate Files
Aquifers Dialog Box
SWMM Control Sets Dialog Box
Control Set Formats
Condition Clauses
Control Actions
Modulated Controls
Control Curves
Pollutants Dialog Box
Adding Pollutographs to a Node
Pollutograph Collection Dialog Box
Pollutants Results Dialog Box
Land Uses Dialog Box
Land Use General Tab
Land Use Buildup Tab
Land Use Washoff Tab
Land Uses Collection Dialog Box
Adding Treatment to a Node
Initial Buildup Collection Dialog Box
Buildup Time Series Dialog Box
EPA SWMM - Bentley (Enhanced)
Hydraulic Calculation Events
SWMM Time Series Control Data in SewerGEMS
User Data Extensions
User Data Extensions Dialog Box
User Data Extensions Import Dialog Box
Formula Dialog Box
Sharing User Data Extensions Among Element Types
Shared Field Specification Dialog Box
Enumeration Editor Dialog Box
External Tools
Hydraulic Reviewer Tool
Using Named Views
TRex Wizard
TRex Wizard Step 1
TRex Wizard Step 2
Property Grid Customizations
Customization Editor Dialog Box
Element Property Inferencing
Element Property Inferencing Dialog
New Element Layout Summary Dialog
Existing Path Interpolation Results Summary Dialog
i-Models
Publishing an i-model
Cell Libraries
Seed Files
Viewing an i-model
Constraint Based Design
Using Constraint Based Design
Default Design Constraints
Conduit and Inlet Catalog Templates
Design Priorities
Design Considerations
Design Calculation
Using PondMaker
PondMaker Dialog Box
Storage Chambers Dialog Box
Depth Incremental Volume Per Unit Length Curve Dialog Box
Depth Width Curve
SCADAConnect Overview
SCADAConnect Toolbar
SQL Statements
SCADA Element
SCADA Signals Setup
SCADA Signals - Database Source
SCADA Signals - OPC
SCADA Signals - Citect
Select Signals
Viewing SCADA Data in Model
Time Tolerance
Refresh and Auto Refresh
Initial Setting Import Dialog
SCADA Log
Historical OPC Source Dialog
Real-time OPC Source Dialog
Branch Labeling
Change Log
Change Log Table
Bulk Archive Tracked Changes
Using the Network Connectivity Reviewer
Operational Events
Power Outages
Pipe Blockages
Operational Adjustments
Control Overrides
Land Cover
Loading
Methods for Entering Loads
Simulating Dry Weather
Types of Loads
Adding Fixed Loads
Hydrograph vs. Pattern Loads
Adding User Defined Hydrographs
Pattern Loads
Working with Patterns
Defining Patterns
Pattern Curve Dialog Box
Defining Pattern Setups
Transient Valve Curve Dialog Box
Transient Pump Curve Dialog Box
Transient Turbine Curve Dialog Box
Valve Relative Closure Curve Dialog Box
Unit Sanitary Loading
Types of Unit Sanitary (Dry Weather) Loads
Adding Unit Sanitary (Dry Weather) Loads
Composite Hydrographs
Inflows
Flow Definitions for Node Elements
Defining Inflow Collections
Inflow Control Center
Apply Inflow Type to Selection Dialog
Sanitary Load Control Center
Apply Sanitary Load to Selection Dialog
Defining CN Area Collections for Catchments
Importing Hydrograph Data
Sanitary (Dry Weather) Flow Collections
LoadBuilder
Using LoadBuilder to Assign Loading Data
LoadBuilder Manager
LoadBuilder Wizard
Step 1: Load Method to Use
Step 2: Input Data
Step 3: Calculation Summary
Step 4: Results Preview
Step 5: Completing the LoadBuilder Wizard
LoadBuilder Run Summary
Generating Thiessen Polygons
Thiessen Polygon Input Dialog Box
Creating Boundary Polygon Feature Classes
Rainfall Derived Infiltration and Inflow (RDII)
Stormwater Flow
Adding Storm Data
Storm Data and Runoff Methods
Time-Depth Method
Time-Intensity Method
User Defined IDF Table Method
Hydro 35 Method
IDF Table Equation Method
IDF Curve Equation Method
IDF Polynomial Log Equation
Rain File Method
Flood Studies Report Method (United Kingdom)
Australian Rainfall and Runoff Method (2019)
Flood Estimation Handbook 1999 (United Kingdom)
Flood Estimation Handbook 2013 (United Kingdom)
Forecast Method
Storm Data Dialog Box
Generate Storm Data Dialog Box
Build Rainfall from IDF Storm Group Dialog Box
New Storm Data Settings Dialog Box
Time Settings Dialog Box
Storm Data Dialog Box
Rainfall Curve Import Settings Dialog Box
Rainfall Curve Dictionary Dialog Box
Rational Method IDF Curve Dialog Box
New Return Event from Chicago Storm Data
User Defined IDF Table Dialog Box
IDF Curve Equation Input Dialog Box
IDF Polynomial Log Equation Dialog Box
Adding Global Storm Data
Catchment Characteristics
Entering Area
Defining CN Area Collections for Catchments
Runoff Method
Adding Generic Unit Hydrographs
EPA SWMM
Single Loss Method for EPA-SWMM Catchments
Adding Hydrographs Based On the RTK Method
Assembling RTK Parameters
Creating an RTK Table and Assigning it to a Catchment
RTK Tables Dialog Box
SWMM RTK Unit Hydrograph Dialog Box
Using the SCS Unit Hydrograph Runoff Method
Adjusting the Q/Qp-T/Tp Unit Hydrograph
Dimensionless Unit Hydrographs Dialog
Dimensionless Unit Hydrograph Curves Library Editor
Modified Rational
Time of Concentration
Calculating Hyetograph from Chicago Storm Data
Pipeline Infiltration
Hydrograph Curve Dialog Box
Pond Flow Loss
Extreme Flows
Extreme Flows Dialog
Extreme Flow Setups Dialog
Base Load Table Dialog Box
2D Modeling
Getting Started with 2D
Getting Started with 2D
2D Computational Grid
2D Modeling Tools
2D Adjustment Layers
Coupling 1D Elements with 2D
2D Boundary Conditions
Running the 2D Solver
Reviewing 2D Results
2D Grid Browser
Grid Browser (Platforms)
Grid Layer Range
2D Elements
2D Grid Element
2D Grid Adjustment Elements
Surface Polygon
Buildings
Road Areas
Land Use Areas
Adjustment Areas
Void Areas
Surface Polylines
Road Centerlines
Breaklines
Surface Points
Spot Elevation
Void Point
2D Reporting Point
2D Boundary Elements
Boundary Point
Boundary Line
2D Modeling Considerations
Surface Networks and 2D Calculations
Gutters
Surface Inlets
Ponds and the Computational Grid
2D Coupling Limitations
Catch Basins in 2D Solver
Using Scenarios and Alternatives
Understanding Scenarios and Alternatives
Advantages of Automated Scenario Management
A History of What-If Analyses
Before Haestad Methods - Distributed Scenarios
With Haestad Methods: Self-Contained Scenarios
Scenario Cycle
Scenario Properties and Alternatives
A Familiar Parallel
Inheritance
Overriding Inheritance
Dynamic Inheritance
Local and Inherited Values
Minimizing Effort through Attribute Inheritance
Minimizing Effort through Scenario Inheritance
Scenario Example - Simple Water Distribution System
Building the Model (Average Day Conditions)
Analyzing Different Demands (Maximum Day Conditions)
Another Set of Demands (Peak Hour Conditions)
Correcting an Error
Analyzing Improvement Suggestions
Finalizing the Hydraulic Model
Summary
Scenarios
Base and Child Scenarios
Creating Scenarios
Editing Scenarios
Running Multiple Scenarios at Once (Batch Runs)
Scenario Manager
Create New Pre/Post-Development Scenarios
New Storm Event Scenarios
Storm Event Wizard - Step 1
Storm Event Wizard - Step 2 (UK)
Storm Event Wizard - Step 2 (Australia)
Storm Event Wizard - Step 3
Storm Event Wizard - Step 4
Storm Event Wizard - Step 5
Storm Event Wizard Summary
Alternatives
Types of Alternatives
Base and Child Alternatives
Creating Alternatives
Editing Alternatives
Alternatives Manager
Alternative Editor Dialog Box
Physical Alternatives
Physical Alternative for Pumps
Physical Alternative for Manholes
Physical Alternative for Catch Basins
Physical Alternative for Outfalls
Physical Alternative for Pond Outlet Structures
Physical Alternative for Cross Section Nodes
Physical Alternative for Wet Wells
Physical Alternative for Pressure Junctions
Physical Alternative for Junction Chambers
Physical Alternative for Conduits
Physical Alternative for Channels
Physical Alternative for Gutters
Physical Alternative for Ponds
Physical Alternative for Pressure Pipes
Active Topology Alternative
Layout and Active Topology Child Alternatives
Boundary Condition Alternatives
Initial Settings Alternative
Initial Settings Alternative for Manholes
Initial Settings Alternative for Catch Basins
Initial Settings Alternative for Wet Wells
Initial Settings Alternative for Ponds
Initial Settings Alternative for Pumps
Hydrology Alternatives
Output Alternatives
Output Alternative for Conduits
Output Alternative for Channels
Infiltration and Inflow Alternatives
Inflow Alternative for Manholes
Inflow Alternative for Catch Basins
Inflow Alternative for Outfalls
Inflow Alternative for Catchments
Inflow Alternative for Ponds
Inflow Alternative for Cross Section Nodes
Inflow Alternative for Wet Wells
Infiltration and Inflow Alternative for Pressure Junctions
Rainfall Runoff Alternative
Rainfall Runoff Alternative for Global Rainfall
Rainfall Runoff Alternative for Outfalls
Rainfall Runoff Alternative for Catchments
Rainfall Runoff Alternative for Ponds
Rainfall Runoff Alternative for Wet Wells
Water Quality Alternative
Water Quality Alternative for Manholes
Water Quality Alternative for Catch Basins
Water Quality Alternative for Outfalls
Water Quality Alternative for Catchments
Water Quality Alternative for Ponds
Water Quality Alternative for Wet Wells
Headloss Alternative
Operational Alternative
Sanitary Loading Alternative
Sanitary Loading Alternative for Manholes
Sanitary Loading Alternative for Catch Basins
Sanitary Loading Alternative for Wet Wells
Sanitary Loading Alternative for Pressure Junctions
User Data Extensions Alternative
Design Alternative
System Flows Alternatives
SCADA Alternatives
Energy Cost Alternative
Surface Definition Alternatives
Surface Definition Alternative
Grid Adjustment Layer Lookup Table Form
Surface Definition for Grids
Surface Definition for Surface Polygons
Surface Definition for Surface Polylines
Surface Definition for Boundary Lines
Surface Definition for Boundary Points
Surface Definition for Surface Points
Calculation Options
Scenario Comparison
Scenario Comparison Options Dialog Box
Scenario Comparison Collection Dialog Box
Calculating Your Model
Steady State/Extended Period Simulation
Steady State Simulation
Extended Period Simulation
Time Browser
Recording Scenario Animations
Time Browser Options Dialog Box
Compute Center
Creating Calculation Options
Calculation Options Manager
Calculation Option Attributes
What is the Difference Between the Implicit and SWMM Engines?
SWMM Treats Pump and Their Discharge Lines Differently Than the Implicit Engine. How Do I Handle the Differences, Especially If I Want to Use Both Engines?
Bentley Hydrology Memory Limitations
Time Steps and Runoff Methods
Time Step Considerations in Bentley Storm and Sanitary Sewer Models
Inlet Transition Depth
Controlling Results Output
Reporting Time Steps Dialog Box
Frequency Factors
Bend Angle vs Bend Loss Curve
SWMM Compatibility Mode
Solvers (Numerical)
Overview of GVF-Convex Solver Network Connectivity Rules
Switching Between Solvers in Bentley Storm and Sanitary Sewer Models
Hydrology (Rainfall-Runoff) Solvers
EPA SWMM - Bentley (Enhanced)
Calculation Executive Summary Dialog Box (Implicit Solver)
Calculation Detailed Summary Dialog Box (Implicit Solver)
Calculation Options Tab
Catchment Summary Tab
General Summary Tab
Node Summary Tab
Gutter Summary Tab
Detailed Calculation Summary Dialog Box (GVF-Convex Solver)
Executive Summary Tab
Calculation Options Tab
Pressure Summary Tab
Pipe Report Tab
Node Report Tab
Calculation Executive Summary Dialog Box (GVF Rational Solver)
Calculation Detailed Summary Dialog Box (GVF Rational Solver)
Calculation Options Tab
Catchment Summary Tab
Conduit Summary Tab
Node Summary Tab
Inlet Summary Tab
SWMM Calculation Executive Summary
SWMM Engine Summary Report
SWMM Results File
SWMM and HEC-22 Inlets
User Notifications
User Notifications Manager
Engineering Standards Messages Tab
Alerts and Alarms
Alerts
Statistics
Statistics Manager
Statistics Results
Statistics Editor
Troubleshooting DynamicWave Model Calculations
Using the Totalizing Flow Meters
Totalizing Flow Meters Manager Dialog
Totalizing Flow Meter Editor Dialog
System Head Curves
System Head Curves Manager Dialog
System Head Curves Editor Dialog
Critical Storm Analysis
Scenario Chooser
Critical Storm Summary Results Table
Critical Storm Status Options
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard – Step 1
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard – Step 2
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard – Step 3 (UK and Other)
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard – Step 3 (Australia)
Critical Storm Analysis Wizard – Step 4
Critical Storm Summary Results
Engineering Standards
Scenario Energy Cost Manager
Energy Pricing Manager
Energy Cost Results
Use Bentley Transition Equation
Presenting Your Results
Using Background Layers
Background Layer Manager
Working with Background Layer Folders
Adding Background Layers
Deleting Background Layers
Editing Background Layers
Renaming Background Layers
Turning Background Layers On and Off
Image Properties Dialog Box
Shapefile Properties Dialog Box
DXF Properties Dialog Box
Bing Map Properties
Bing Map Key
Annotating Your Model
Element Symbology Manager
Using Folders in the Element Symbology Manager
Adding Annotations
Deleting Annotations
Editing Annotations
Renaming Annotations
Annotation Properties Dialog Box
Free Form Annotation Dialog Box
Symbology Definitions Manager
Zoom Dependent Visibility
Color Coding Your Model
Adding Color-Coding
Deleting Color-Coding
Editing Color-Coding
Renaming Color-Coding
Color Coding Properties That Are Not In The List of Field Names
Color-Coding Properties Dialog Box
Using Profiles
Profiles Manager
Viewing Profiles
Animating Profiles
Time Browser Options Dialog Box
Time and Date Formats
Creating a New Profile
Create Profile Dialog Box
Editing Profiles
Deleting Profiles
Renaming Profiles
Profile Setup
Profile Viewer Dialog Box
Axis Options Dialog Box
Surface Profile Viewer Dialog Box
Engineering Profile Viewer Dialog Box
Engineering Profile Options
Ground Profile Options
Annotation Properties Dialog Box
Link Annotation Properties Dialog Box
Text Properties
Annotation Properties
Annotation Table Options
Control Structures in Profiles
Viewing and Editing Data in FlexTables
FlexTables Manager
Working with FlexTable Folders
FlexTable Dialog Box
Statistics Dialog Box
Opening FlexTables
Creating a New FlexTable
Deleting FlexTables
Naming and Renaming FlexTables
Editing FlexTables
Sorting and Filtering FlexTable Data
Filtering FlexTable Data
Sorting FlexTable Rows
Custom Sort Dialog Box
Sorting FlexTables by Network Order
Customizing Your FlexTable
FlexTable Setup Dialog Box
Element Relabeling Dialog Box
Copying, Exporting, and Printing FlexTable Data
Using Predefined Tables
Copying and Pasting Data To and From Tables
Statistics Dialog Box
Using Sparklines
Sparkline Settings
Export to Excel
Node-Connected Pipe FlexTable
2-Scenario Pipe FlexTable
Reporting
Using Standard Reports
Creating a Hydraulic Model Inventory Report
Creating a Conduit and Pressure Pipe Inventory Report
Creating a Scenario Summary Report
Reporting on Element Data
Report Options
Custom Reports
Choose Selection Set
Graphing
Graph Manager
Add to Graph Dialog Box
Add to Graph Manager Dialog Box
Creating a Graph
Printing a Graph
Working with Graph Data: Viewing and Copying
Graph Dialog Box
Graph Series Options Dialog Box
Filter Dialog Box
Observed Data Dialog Box
Sample Observed Data Source
Quick Graph
Y-Axis Limits
Chart Options Dialog Box
Chart Options Dialog Box - Chart Tab
Series Tab
Panel Tab
Axes Tab
General Tab
Titles Tab
Walls Tab
Paging Tab
Legend Tab
3D Tab
Chart Options Dialog Box - Series Tab
Format Tab
Point Tab
General Tab
Data Source Tab
Marks Tab
Chart Options Dialog Box - Tools Tab
Chart Options Dialog Box - Export Tab
Chart Options Dialog Box - Print Tab
Border Editor Dialog Box
Gradient Editor Dialog Box
Color Editor Dialog Box
Color Dialog Box
Hatch Brush Editor Dialog Box
Hatch Brush Editor Dialog Box - Solid Tab
Hatch Brush Editor Dialog Box - Hatch Tab
Hatch Brush Editor Dialog Box - Gradient Tab
Hatch Brush Editor Dialog Box - Image Tab
Pointer Dialog Box
Change Series Title Dialog Box
Chart Tools Gallery Dialog Box
Chart Tools Gallery Dialog Box - Series Tab
Chart Tools Gallery Dialog Box - Axis Tab
Chart Tools Gallery Dialog Box - Other Tab
TeeChart Gallery Dialog Box
Series
Functions
Customizing a Graph
Print Preview Window
Contours
Contour Definition
Contour Plot
Contour Browser Dialog Box
Using Aerial View
Time Series Field Data
Select Associated Modeling Attribute Dialog Box
Terrain Models
Terrain Models Manager
Terrain Model Settings Dialog
Downstream Trace Dialog Box
Catchment Delineation
Catchment Delineation Settings
Features of the MicroStation Version
MicroStation Environment
MicroStation Mode Graphical Layout
SewerGEMS Ribbon in MicroStation Mode
MicroStation Hydraulic Model Files
Bentley Element Properties
Element Properties
Levels
Element Levels Dialog
Text Styles
View Associations
Working with Elements
Edit Elements
Deleting Elements
Modifying Elements
Change Pipe Widths
Edit Elements
Working with Elements Using MicroStation Commands
Bentley Custom MicroStation Entities
MicroStation Commands
Moving Elements
Moving Element Labels
Snap Menu
Polygon Element Visibility
Import Hydraulic Model
Annotation Display
Use Z Order Command
Working in ArcGIS Mode
GIS Basics
GIS Terms and Definitions
ArcGIS Integration
ArcGIS Integration with SewerGEMS
ArcGIS Applications
Using ArcCatalog with a Bentley SewerCAD V8i Database
ArcCatalog Geodatabase Components
The ArcMap Client
Getting Started with the ArcMap Client
SewerGEMS Toolbar
Managing Hydraulic Models In ArcMap
Attach Geodatabase Dialog
Laying out a Model in the ArcMap Client
Using GeoTables
Working in AutoCAD Mode
The AutoCAD Workspace
AutoCAD Integration with SewerGEMS
AutoCAD Mode Graphical Layout
Drawing Setup
Symbol Visibility
AutoCAD Hydraulic Model Files
Drawing Synchronization
Saving the Drawing as Drawing*.dwg
Working with Elements Using AutoCAD Commands
Custom AutoCAD Entities
AutoCAD Commands
Explode Elements
Moving Elements
Moving Element Labels
Snap Menu
Polygon Element Visibility
Contour Labeling
Importing Data
Working with Proxies
Editing Attributes in the Property Editor
Pressure Pipe Attributes
Pressure Pipe-General
Pressure Pipe-Geometry
Pressure Pipe-Physical
Pressure Pipe-Physical: Minor Losses
Pressure Pipe-Active Topology
Pressure Pipe-Results
Conduit Attributes
Conduit-General
Conduit-Geometry
Conduit-Infiltration/Inflow and Seepage
Conduit-Generic
Conduit-Output Filter
Conduit-Physical
Conduit-Physical: Additional Losses
Conduit-Physical: Control Structure
Conduit-Physical: Section Type: Culvert
Conduit-Active Topology
Conduit-Results
Conduit-Results: Capacities
Conduit-Results: Engine Parsing
Channel Attributes
Channel-General
Channel-Geometry
Channel-Output Filter
Channel-Physical
Channel-Physical: Control Structure
Channel-Active Topology
Channel-Results
Channel-Results: Engine Parsing
Lateral Attributes
Lateral-General
Lateral-Geometry
Lateral-Active Topology
Lateral-Physical
Lateral-Results
Lateral-Results (Flow)
Lateral-Results (Maximum Values)
Gutter Attributes
Gutter-General
Gutter-Geometry
Gutter-Physical
Gutter-Active Topology
Gutter-Results
Gutter-Results (Flow)
Gutter - Results (Hydraulic Summary)
Gutter-Results (Maximum Values)
Gutter-Results (Profile)
Manhole Attributes
Manhole-General
Manhole-Geometry
Manhole-Physical
Manhole-Physical: Structure Losses
Manhole-Physical: Surface Storage
Manhole-Sanitary Loading
Manhole-SWMM Extended Data
Manhole-Active Topology
Manhole-Inflow
Manhole-Results
Manhole-Results (Connecting Links)
Manhole-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Manhole-Results (Extended Node)
Manhole-Results: Flows Attributes
Tap Attributes
Tap-General
Tap-Geometry
Tap-Active Topology
Tap-Physical
Tap-Results
Catch Basin Attributes
Catch Basin-General
Catch Basin-Geometry
Catch Basin-Physical
Catch Basin-Physical: Structure Losses
Catch Basin-Physical: Surface Storage
Catch Basin-Inflow (Sanitary Loading)
Catch Basin-SWMM Extended Data
Catch Basin-Active Topology
Catch Basin-Inflow (Wet)
Catch Basin-Inlet
Catch Basin-Inlet Location
Catch Basin-Results
Catch Basin-Results (Engine Parsing)
Catch Basin-Results (Extended Node)
Catch Basin-Results (Connecting Links)
Catch Basin-Results (Flow) Attributes
Catch Basin-Results: Inlet Capture
Outfall Attributes
Outfall-General
Outfall-Geometry
Outfall-Boundary Condition
Outfall-Physical
Outfall-SWMM Extended Data
Outfall-Active Topology
Outfall-Inflow
Outfall-Results
Outfall-Results: Flows
Pond Outlet Structure Attributes
Pond Outlet Structure-General
Pond Outlet Structure-Geometry
Pond Outlet Structure-Pond Outlet
Pond Outlet Structure-Active Topology
Pond Outlet Structure-Physical
Pond Outlet Structure-Results
Cross Section Attributes
Cross Section-General
Cross Section-Geometry
Cross Section-Generic
Cross Section-Physical
Cross Section-Active Topology
Cross Section-Inflow
Cross Section-Results
Cross Section-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Cross Section-Results: Flows
Pump Attributes
Pump-General
Pump-Geometry
Pump-Physical
Pump-Active Topology
Pump-Results
Pump-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Wet Well Attributes
Wet Well-General
Wet Well-Geometry
Wet Well-Physical
Wet Well-Sanitary Loading
Wet Well-Initial Condition
Wet Well-SWMM Extended Data
Wet Well-Active Topology
Wet Well-Inflow
Wet Well-Results
Wet Well-Results (Extended Node)
Wet Well-Results: Flows
Catchment Attributes
Catchment-General
Catchment-Geometry
Catchment-Catchment
Catchment-Runoff
Catchment - ILSAX Hydrological Model
Catchment-SWMM Extended Data
Catchment-SWMM Results
Catchment-Active Topology
Catchment-Inflow
Catchment-Rainfall
Catchment-Results
Catchment-Results (Extended Catchment)
Catchment-Results: Flows
Low Impact Development Control Attributes
LID Control-General
LID Control-Geometry
LID Control-Active Topology
LID Control-Output
LID Control-Hydrology
LID Control-Results
LID Control-Results (Misc)
Pond Attributes
Pond-General
Pond-Geometry
Pond-Physical
Pond-Simulation Initial Condition
Pond-SWMM Extended Data
Pond-Active Topology
Pond-Inflow
Pond-Results
Pond-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Pond-Results (Extended Node)
Transition Attributes
Transition-General
Transition-Geometry
Transition-Physical
Transition-Physical: Structure Losses
Transition-Active Topology
Transition-Results
Transition-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Transition-Results: Flows
Pressure Junction Attributes
Pressure Junction-General
Pressure Junction-Geometry
Pressure Junction-Physical
Pressure Junction-Sanitary Loading
Pressure Junction-Active Topology
Pressure Junction-Inflow
Pressure Junction-Results
Pressure Junction-Results: Engine Parsing Attributes
Pressure Junction-Results: Flows
Theory
Fundamental Solution of the Gravity Flow System
Basic Hydrodynamic Equations
Numerical Solution Scheme
Network Algorithms
Internal and External Boundaries
Pressure (Surcharged) Flow and Overflow (Street Flooding)
Pumps and Force Main System(s)
Special Numerical Techniques
Explicit Hydraulic Equations in GVF Solvers
Surface gutter and networks
Branches
Section Count
Implicit Solver Special Considerations
Pressurized Flow
Mixed (Transcritical) Flow
Dry Bed (Low Flow)
Steep Reaches
Flooding
Convex Routing
Section Hydraulics
Conduit Shapes
Circular Channel
Trapezoidal Channel
Basket Handle
Ellipse
Horseshoe
Egg
Semi-ellipse
Arch
Pipe-Arch
Semi-Circle
Catenary
Gothic
Modified Basket Handle
Triangle
Rectangular Channel
Irregular Open Channel
Irregular Closed Section
Rectangular-Rounded
Rectangular-Triangular
Power
Parabola
Natural Reach Shapes
Virtual Conduits
Virtual Pressure Pipes
Roughness Models
Implementations
Lateral Links
Location of Flows
Surface Catchment Loads
Surface Carryover Loads
Inlet Approach Loads
Inlet Captured (Intercepted) Loads
Inlet Bypassed Loads
Subsurface Piped Loads
Subsurface External Loads
Subsurface Total Piped Load
Pipe Average Velocity
Uniform Flow Velocity
Full Flow Velocity
Simple Average Velocity
Weighted Average Velocity
Pipe Average Velocity and Travel Time
Rational Loading
Catchment Areas
Rational Coefficient
Composite Catchments
Time of Concentration
System Time / Controlling Time / Duration
Rainfall Intensity
Return Period and Frequency
Intensity Durations Frequency Data
Rainfall Tables
Rainfall Equations Theory
Basic Assumptions about the Rational Method
Surface (Gutter) System
Fundamental Solution of the Gutter System
Inlet Hydraulics
HEC-22 Inlet Capacity Calculations
Headloss - HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) Loss Method
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Additional Structure Losses
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Angled Inflows
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Benching
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Entrance Loss
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Exit Loss
HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition) - Plunging
Headloss - HEC-22 Minor Loss Method
Inlet Openings
Inlets on Grade
Grate Inlet on Grade
Curb Inlet on Grade
Slot Inlet on Grade
Combination Inlet on Grade
Inlets in Sag
Grate Inlet in Sag
Curb Inlet in Sag
Slot Inlet in Sag
Combination Inlet in Sag
Transition Flow
Orifice Flow
Weir Flow
Gutter System Hydraulics
Conventional Gutters
Gutter and Local Depression
Flow in Ditch or Median Section on Grade
V-Shaped Gutter Cross Section
Parabolic Gutter Cross Section
Flows at Catchbasins
Surface Catchment Loads
Surface Carryover Loads
Inlet Approach Loads
Inlet Captured (Intercepted) Loads
Inlet Bypassed Loads
Subsurface Piped Loads
Subsurface External Loads
Subsurface Total Piped Load
Known Flow
HEC-22 (2nd edition) Structure Loss
Hydraulic Boundaries
External Boundaries
Internal Boundaries
Manholes and Sewer Junctions
Manholes
Junction Headloss Methods
HEC-22 Junction Energy Loss Method
Minor Losses
Flow Control Structures
Weirs
In-Line (Rectangular) Weir
Trapezoidal Weir
Side Weir
Orifices
Rating Curves
Culverts
Culvert Calculations in GVF Convex and GVF Rational Solvers
Tap Connections
Dynamic Storage Routing
Weirs at Pond Outlets
Rectangular Weirs
V-Notch Weirs
Irregular Weirs
Broad-Crested Weir
Riser Structures
Flow Stages on a Riser
Weir Stage
Orifice Stage
Full Riser Barrel Flow Stage
Orifices
Submerged Orifice Hydraulics
Circular Unsubmerged Hydraulics
Orifice Area Unsubmerged Hydraulics
Orifice Orientation
Pumps
Storage Elements
Wet Wells
Ponds
Catch Basins, Manholes, and Surface Storage
Hydrograph Methods
Rainfall
Design Storms
I-D-F Data
I-D-F Curves
I-D-F Tables
I-D-F e, b, d Equation
Rainfall Curves
Gauged (Time Versus Depth)
Rainfall Tables
Synthetic Rainfall Distributions
Dimensionless Depth: SCS Distributions
Modeling Storms with SCS Distributions
Dimensionless Depth and Time
Example: Dimensionless Time and Depth Curves
Synthetic Rainfall Tables
Bulletins 70/71
Rainfall Time-Distribution Information
Watershed Area
Rainfall Duration
Data Sources
Data Format
Bulletin 70/71 Data
Circular 173 Data
Rainfall Curves: Build from I-D-F Data
Snowmelt
Time of Concentration
Minimum Time of Concentration
User-Defined
Carter
Eagleson
Espey/Winslow
Federal Aviation Agency
Kirpich (PA)
Kirpich (TN)
Length and Velocity
SCS Lag
TR-55 Sheet Flow
TR-55 Shallow Concentrated Flow
TR-55 Channel Flow
Kerby-Hathaway
Bransby-Williams
Friend’s Equation
HEC-22 Open Channel and Pipe Flow
HEC-22 Shallow Concentrated Flow
HEC-22 Sheet Flow
Kinematic Wave Equation
Wallingford (United Kingdom) Travel Time
Rational Method
Weighting C Values
Basic Assumptions about Rational Method
Modified Rational Method
SCS CN Runoff Equation
Runoff Curve Number
Definition of SCS Hydrologic Soil Groups
Runoff Volume (CN Method)
CN Weighting
Antecedent Runoff Condition
Urban Impervious area Modifications
Connected Impervious Areas
Hydrograph Methods
Q/Qp Hydrographs
Unit Hydrograph Methodology
Generic Unit Hydrographs
Flows in Gutters on Grade
Uniform Gutter Cross Slope
Composite Gutter Section
Backwater Analysis
Free Outfall
Structure Flooding
Time-Area Hydrologic Method
Time-Area Runoff Method, Hydrology Time Step and Time of Concentration Considerations
Chicago Storm Data
Thiessen Polygon Generation Theory
Naïve Method
Plane Sweep Method
Storage Chambers
Depth-Width Curve Type
Hydrogen-Sulfide (H2S) Modeling
H2S Modeling Workflow
Special Considerations
Energy Discontinuity
Structure Energy Grade
Design Considerations
Carrier Pipes
Partial Area Effects
Flow Balance at Junctions
About Bentley Systems
Software
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Reference Tables
Inlet Design Coefficients
Headloss Coefficients for Junctions
Roughness Values-Mannings Equation
Roughness Values-Kutters Equation
Mannings n Coefficients