Hydrology and Hydraulics

The intersection at 7th Street and Illinois Avenue frequently flooded during storms, but Allgeier Martin's solution involved deepening and widening Joplin Creek to increase stormwater capacity, installing new drainage systems, and adding a triple box culvert under Route 66. This project, completed in 2020, has successfully mitigated flooding and improved the area’s stormwater management.

In the final part of our blog series on hydraulic models, we cover the crucial task of allocating water demands. Start by analyzing total water supplied, identify user categories and locations, and assign average demands to system components, incorporating data from GIS or AMI systems as needed.

This post explores erosion challenges and solutions along Southeast 3rd Street in Lee’s Summit, MO, where two steep culverts with supercritical velocities caused significant damage. From powerful eddies to massive scour holes, we delve into the different strategies used to tackle erosion at each site. Learn how solutions like rip rap, concrete plunge pools, and articulating concrete block mats were employed to stabilize the roadway embankments and prevent further erosion.

Streambank erosion is a natural process, but human development can accelerate it, leading to damage and increased pollutants. This post explores both short-term and long-term solutions for stabilizing eroding streambanks