When the Diego Cuê Dam ruptured in the town of Caarapó deep in the southern tip of Brazil, it wasn’t only flooding that the authorities had to manage. The dammed lake, located in the Ayrton Senna Park, is an important recreation space for residents and is perhaps Caarapó’s only tourist attraction. The flooding of the…
Customer stories
Can you create a combined 1D/2D model of an entire city to determine its risk for flooding? Not too long ago, the answer was no. But it’s becoming increasingly possible using GIS platforms, tools like InfoWorks ICM, and by taking advantage of the vast amount of public data that’s increasingly being shared. This openness with…
Storm, sewer, flood
Water utilities in the US have been given a mandate by the federal government that they need to improve their cybersecurity. It’s a serious issue, but this directive is also competing with the US’s aging water infrastructure, limited funding, and a host of other needs. We wanted to talk to an expert with experience across…
Industry news
Our latest InfoWater Pro 2024.2 release is now live with the ability to send Fire Flow simulations to the cloud. These simulations are without a doubt much faster than running Fire Flow models via your desktop. We’ve seen results that can be up to 60X faster. Of course, performance will vary based on the size…
Product news
The UK government has announced that it will be mandatory to include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in virtually all new housing developments in England beginning in 2024. This is a win for proponents of SuDS, but one that feels like it has been a long time coming. This will bring England in line with Scotland,…
Industry news
How do engineers ensure cities don’t flood when it rains too hard? Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. When storms cause flooding, we often want to make water flow as quickly as possible away from the problem. But…
Drainage design
Last year at this time, I was riding a bike along the canals of Glasgow, tagging along with an extremely talented film crew from BBC StoryWorks to help document the incredible progress Scottish Canals has made in revitalizing their waterways. The film that came out of this trip, Europe’s First Smart Canal, is beautiful. We’re…
Industry news
At Autodesk, we believe in the power of collaboration and the invaluable insights that our customers bring to the table. We’ve created the Autodesk Water Infrastructure feedback portal to collect and structure customer input, including product feedback, bug reports, and support tickets, ensuring that every voice is captured and organized for review. Introducing the Autodesk…
Product news
We recently organized a webinar with iAgua (article also available in Spanish) to discuss in depth the digitalization of the water industry. The event was organized to show how technological innovation is transforming water management in municipalities, which often comes not just from within their organization but also through work alongside their consultants and contractors. The webinar…
Events
This week, Colby Manwaring is a guest on the Geotechnical Engineering Podcast. Host Jared M. Green asks Colby about how digital technology is transforming the way water systems are designed, analyzed, simulated, and managed. Naturally, the talk turned to digital twins and how the industry is just scratching the surface of how useful a true…
Digital twins