WaterCAD V8i

Hydraulic Models Helping You Make Better Decisions. Sharavan Govindan, Thomas M. Walski, and Jack Cook, Bentley. As published in the NRWA Magazine. January, 2009

Introduction to Calibration for Water Distribution Systems Modeling. Thomas M. Walski, senior advisory product manager for Bentley. AWWA Information Management & Technology. March 4-7, 2007

Genetic Algorithm Plays a Role in Municipal Water Systems. Zheng Wu, Ph.D, advisory software engineer for Bentley. As featured in the SIGEVOlution newsletter, the ACM special interest Group on Genetic and Evolutionary Computation.

Water Loss Detection via Genetic Algorithm Optimization-Based Model Calibration. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Multi Objective Optimization of Sensor Placement in Water Distribution Systems. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Integrated Hydraulic Model and Genetic Algorithm Optimization for Informed Analysis of a Real Water System. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Efficient Pressure Dependent Demand Model for Large Water Distribution System Analysis. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Using Criticality Analysis to Identify Impact of Valve Location. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Determining the Accuracy of Automated Calibration of Pipe Network Models. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Water Distribution System Analysis Before Digital Computers. ASCE 8th Annual International Symposium on Water Distribution System Analysis, Cincinnati (OH), August 2006

Technological Requirements for Water System Asset Management. IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition, Sept. 2006, Beijing, China

Pressure Dependent Hydraulic Modeling for Water Distribution Systems under Abnormal Conditions. IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition, Sept. 2006, Beijing, China

Water Quality Model Calibration by Means of Fast Messy Genetic Algorithm. World Water & Environmental Congress, Anchorage (AK), May 2005

Linking City of Bethlehem's SCADA to WaterCAD: SCADAConnect facilitates communication between Bristol Babcock’s SCADA and WaterCAD.

Creating a Hydraulic Model from an ArcSDE Geodatabase: Experiences from creating an all-pipe hydraulic model using data contained in an ESRI geodatabase. By Dean Trammel Jr., City of Tucson Water Department.

Fire flow, water quality, and Extended Period Simulation Presented by: Bob Mankowski, director of geospatial product management Active leakage control with WaterGEMS and HAMMER Presented by: Manmohan Prajapat, application engineer

Pressure dependent demand modeling Presented by:Tom Walski, senior advisory product manager

What's new in WaterCAD V8 XM Edition Presented by: Mike Rosh, Haestad products sales specialist

Stand-alone geospatial modules Presented by: Mike Rosh, Haestad products sales specialist

Related eSeminar: Transient analysis modeling with HAMMER Presented by: Mike Rosh, Haestad products sales specialist

Related eSeminar: Bentley Water products overview Presented by: Bob Mankowski, director of geospatial product management

WaterCAD Overview Presentation Download this PowerPoint presentation about WaterCAD product overview.

Haestad Methods solutions presentation Download this PowerPoint presentation to learn about Bentley's Haestad Methods product line.

WaterCAD, stand-alone interface Built from the ground up, WaterCAD's stand-alone interface offers users a fresh, intuitive, and much more productive environment. Enlarge image

WaterCAD data sheet Download and print WaterCAD's data sheet for a detailed feature list, technical specifications, system requirements, contact information, and more. Download PDF (0.2Mb)

Bentley Water Modeling and Management brochure Download this 24-page brochure with detailed information on WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER, SCADAConnect, Bentley Water, and ProjectWise. Download PDF (1.4Mb)

Providing Useful Geospatial Data for Hydraulic Analysis BE Magazine, volume 3, issue 3  A look at the pitfalls of using geospatial data to create hydraulic models and tips for avoiding them.

Dig Up Accurate Water Data with TRex: Extract elevation data for water modeling using the TRex module in WaterCAD and WaterGEMS. Cadalyst magazine, September 2006

Bentley WaterGEMS Plays Well with Others: How MicroStation, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD users are working together with a single modeling dataset. Cadalyst magazine, August 2006

Quality Data Flow: Quality data is essential for operating a successful network model. Learn about the challenges, and how to avoid pitfalls in your hydraulic modeling projects. GEOConnexion International Magazine, May 2006

Using WaterGEMS with GIS Data for Water Demand Allocation: Learn how geospatial automated techniques can help you meet current demands and plan for the future. Cadalyst magazine, May 2006

Designing for Life-Cycle Costs: Pumped storage may seem like a good alternative to elevated water storage tanks, but consider energy costs before choosing a system. CENews, March 2006

V8-Powered Water Distribution Modeling: Learn how WaterGEMS and WaterCAD version 8 are advancing the water modeling standard once again. As featured in the Haestad Methods Solutions newsletter - Issue 14

Improving Project Productivity and Model Quality for Large Water Systems: Experiences using WaterGEMS in the water distribution system of Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. Journal AWWA, October 2004

Case study: South Australian Water Corporation Copper coast water supply system upgrade capitalizes on WaterGEMS

Case study: Municipality of Chatham-Kent Water distribution model of Chatham-Kent gives autonomy to its engineering department

Case study: City of Toronto Skeletonization of water model allows the City of Toronto to save over one million dollars.

Case study: Black & Veatch Hydraulic and water quality modeling helps Black & Veatch boost client productivity.