Civil & Environmental Engineering

Bio Retention System

Stormwater Management with Permeable Pavement and Bioretention Structures

Published
Monday, June 27, 2016
Academic year
2014-2015
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Engineering students researched the extent of impermeable surfaces in the east-west portion of North Dodge Street Court and developed a stormwater management plan for the city of Iowa City.

Iowa City was interested in the increased application of permeable pavement and bioretention within the city. These systems fell under the umbrella of “green street” designs, which address growing concern for sustainable stormwater management by mimicking local hydrology prior to development.

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South Airport Site Development Improvements

Published
Monday, June 27, 2016
Academic year
2014-2015
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Engineering students created a Master Redevelopment Plan that presented findings on the condition of Iowa City's airport facilities and made recommendations on how to most efficiently develop the farmland around the decommissioned southern runway to increase the airport’s future revenue generation capacity.

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Water Reclamation for Terry Trueblood Recreation Area

Published
Monday, June 27, 2016
Academic year
2014-2015
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Engineering students created a project aimed at reducing the water demand, energy consumption and costs for Iowa City's Wastewater Division. The students calculated the areas needing irrigation along with the volume of water needed. Pump sizes, electrical service, and a design plan estimating construction and operational costs were the deliverables.