3D Rendering of Basin System

Context

Full 3D Rendering Context

This pdf is a series of drawings outlining the design of the final project. It contains the entire system, except for the dispersion system piping, without decorative components. 

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This page provides a cross section view with material details for the design. The materials we use include pine, green paint, plastic, and acrylic. 

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This page shows an overall view of the system with all components present. These components are as follows: detention basins, catchment area, and drainage bucket. From this drawing, it is possible to see that water will flow from the basin to the catchment area and finally into the drainage bucket. 

Pages 3 & 4: 

These pages are focused on the detention basins present in the model. There are two basins, one representing a traditional basin, and the other a bio-retention basin. Water will flow into these basins from our dispensing system and eventually fork to a common point. The slope present in the basins allows water to flow towards the catchment area, while also more accurately representing how an actual detention basin is graded. Both basins are equipped with actively controlled outlet structures and piping into the channel. The drawings show the dashed lines of drawings beneath the surface to highlight the angle in the bottom of the basins, the piping, and the outlet structures. 

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This page displays the catchment area, which is where the water will drain to after flowing out of each detention basin. The catchment area contains the following components: a weir, a bridge, four houses, a dam, a channel, and an outer wall. The four houses are modeled to scale with the rest of the system in compliance with Kentucky housing laws. These are present to show the impact of flooding on neighborhoods. The outer wall and dam contain the water in the catchment area, and the dam is removed to allow water to flow into the drainage bucket after a scenario is modeled. The channel is where the water will flow in no-flooding scenarios. 

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This page displays the details for the bridge and weir system within the catchment area. The rectangular weir will be placed under the bridge, which is equipped with an ultrasonic depth sensor to measure flow through the weir. This flowrate will be communicated to the active control system so the outflow from detention basins can be controlled. 

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Lastly, the drainage bucket is conveyed on this page. This is where water will collect after scenarios when the dam is removed. The water here will be recirculated into the basins by the dispensing system.