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OpenFlows StormCAD

Storm Sewer Analysis and Design Software

Straightforward storm sewer design

In challenging times, budgets for infrastructure projects are tight. OpenFlows StormCAD helps you be as effective as possible on storm sewer development projects.

What is OpenFlows StormCAD?

OpenFlows StormCAD provides roadway and site designers, stormwater master planners, and land developers like you with advanced tools to effectively deliver high quality design with minimized capital investments. It offers a complete approach to storm sewer design and analysis, from rainfall to outlet.

  • Deliver High-Quality Design
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    High-Quality Storm Sewer System Designs

    Streamline Model Building and Management

    Use the rational method to calculate peak flows, or leverage gradually varied flow hydraulics.

    Effortless Storm Sewer Design

    Design gravity piping and structures to automatically determine cost-effective pipe sizes. Invert elevations while minimizing pipe cover to avoid unnecessary pipe trench excavation.

    Design Stormwater Systems

    Minimize capital investments by simply entering your design restrictions: velocities, slopes, cover depths, and pipe and inlet matching offsets. Find out the most cost-effective pipe sizes and invert elevations.

  • Improve Design Productivity
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    Intuitive Storm Sewer Design and Analysis

    Allocate and Estimate Stormwater Loads

    Load models with wet weather runoff flows derived from Hydro-35 or intensity-duration-frequency rainfall events. Runoff flows are computed using the Rational Method.

    Analyze Inlet Capacities

    Calculate stormwater runoff that will enter an inlet or be carried downstream into gutter or pond.

    Design and Analyze Culverts

    Select from a library of standard culvert shapes, materials, and entrance conditions. Then compute culvert headwater and tailwater elevations using calculation methodologies outlined in hydraulic design series.

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High-Quality Storm Sewer System Designs

Streamline Model Building and Management

Use the rational method to calculate peak flows, or leverage gradually varied flow hydraulics.

Effortless Storm Sewer Design

Design gravity piping and structures to automatically determine cost-effective pipe sizes. Invert elevations while minimizing pipe cover to avoid unnecessary pipe trench excavation.

Design Stormwater Systems

Minimize capital investments by simply entering your design restrictions: velocities, slopes, cover depths, and pipe and inlet matching offsets. Find out the most cost-effective pipe sizes and invert elevations.

OpenFlows StormCAD Computer Software Screen Mockup

Intuitive Storm Sewer Design and Analysis

Allocate and Estimate Stormwater Loads

Load models with wet weather runoff flows derived from Hydro-35 or intensity-duration-frequency rainfall events. Runoff flows are computed using the Rational Method.

Analyze Inlet Capacities

Calculate stormwater runoff that will enter an inlet or be carried downstream into gutter or pond.

Design and Analyze Culverts

Select from a library of standard culvert shapes, materials, and entrance conditions. Then compute culvert headwater and tailwater elevations using calculation methodologies outlined in hydraulic design series.

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OpenFlows StormCAD

  • Design storm sewer systems with unlimited inlets
  • Calculate catchment runoffs, inlet capacities, and pipe network flows with easy-to-use model layout
  • Convert from CAD and GIS, as well as automate design for cost-optimization

*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.

User Quote

“TUSPL used OpenFlows StormCAD, OpenFlows WaterGEMS, and OpenFlows PondPack to design a fresh and recyclable water supply distribution network, and Bentley Substation was used for the design of the power supply.”

— Tandon Urban Solutions Pvt. Ltd., TUSPL 

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Frequently Asked Questions

StormCAD is a comprehensive modeling software for the design and analysis of storm sewer systems. With StormCAD, you can calculate catchment runoffs, inlet capacities, and gutters and pipe network flows.

The price of OpenFlows StormCAD varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Virtuosity, Bentley’s eCommerce store. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription. This means you get the software and “Keys” (tokens) to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services.

You can learn how to use OpenFlows StormCAD by watching Bentley’s tutorial videos that showcase useful functionalities. Additionally, when you purchase through Virtuosity you get a Virtuoso Subscription which means you get both software and training or expert services you need to get started quickly.

Refer to the ‘Installation Requirements’ section of StormCAD’s ReadMe file.

Platform pre-requirements
StormCAD runs without platform restrictions as a stand-alone application. It can also run from within AutoCAD and MicroStation.

The requirements are also available in the StormCAD’s ReadMe file.

For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.

Licensing and Subscription options

Choose What is Right for You

One-year license with training

Virtuoso Subscription – A popular choice for small and medium-sized businesses

Get access to software that comes with training – fast! Bentley’s eStore, Virtuosity, offers a convenient way to lease a 12-month license of Bentley software for a low, upfront cost. Every online purchase through Virtuosity comes as a Virtuoso Subscription that includes training and auto-renewals.

With no contract required, it’s easy to get started quickly.

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One-time purchase with support

Perpetual License with SELECT

A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:

  • License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
  • Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.

Annual renewal quotes are delivered directly to your inbox, and our experienced Renewal Representatives are available to answer your questions and guide you through any changes you’d like to make.

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Enterprise Organizations

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For larger organizations with in-depth requirements, we offer plans to provide global pricing and access to our comprehensive portfolio of solutions and success plan services. Contact us about how to get access to software, global best practices, implementation services, training, and technical support to help your organization realize its full potential while addressing your unique needs.

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Best-Selling Water Resources Textbook

Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering

This fully updated 9th edition textbook is available for download! Ideal for engineers and students in hydraulics and hydrology, offering theory and real-world applications with problem-solving and modeling exercises featuring OpenFlows WaterGEMS, HAMMER, SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, PondPack, StormCAD, FlowMaster and CulvertMaster.

Effectively design and analyze your storm sewer systems

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