Surface drainage in road construction and earthworks
Design, performance requirements and practical applications in infrastructure and environmental engineering
Detailed information
What you will learn
- Understand how surface drainage systems collect and convey rainwater and seepage water in road construction and earthworks.
- Learn the key principles for designing and selecting suitable drainage systems.
- Identify essential performance characteristics and quality requirements to assess different drainage solutions.
- Explore practical applications of surface drainage systems in road construction, embankments and other earthworks.
Who should attend?
This webinar is primarily aimed at civil and geotechnical engineers, designers and consultants involved in infrastructure and environmental engineering projects. It is also relevant to contractors, public authorities and other professionals responsible for specifying, selecting or installing drainage systems.
About the webinar
Effective drainage is essential for maintaining the performance and serviceability of infrastructure and earthworks. In road construction, embankments and other earth structures, rainwater and seepage water must be managed to prevent water accumulation and potential damage. Surface drainage systems play an important role in this process, with their effectiveness depending on appropriate design, dimensioning and material quality.
This webinar explains how surface drainage systems work, which technical properties determine their performance and what to consider when selecting a suitable drainage solution. It covers fundamental design principles and quality criteria, helping participants assess different systems against the requirements of their projects.
Using practical examples from road construction and earthworks, we demonstrate how surface drainage systems can be integrated into engineering designs. A dedicated section explores technical measures for earthworks involving materials containing environmentally relevant substances. We will also look at regulatory approaches in selected European countries and explain how established technical solutions can inform project planning, even where comparable national technical guidance is not available.
Agenda
- Functions and applications of surface drainage systems
- Design principles and system selection
- Technical performance and quality requirements
- Practical examples from road construction and earthworks
- Technical drainage measures for materials containing environmentally relevant substances – European regulatory approaches and practical solutions
- Questions and answers
Your expert
Anabell Krüger
Product Management, Naue
Frequently asked questions about this webinar
The webinar takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM (GMT+1) and lasts 45 minutes.
Yes. Participation in this webinar is free of charge.
To participate, use the “Register now” button on this page. After completing your registration, you will receive the information required to access the webinar by email.
Yes. During the live webinar, you will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions. These will be addressed during the questions and answers session scheduled at the end of the presentation.
Surface drainage systems collect and convey water across an area within or adjacent to earth structures. They can be used to manage rainwater and seepage water in embankments, slopes and other infrastructure applications. Their design depends on the hydraulic and mechanical requirements of the project.
Important criteria include the required drainage capacity, hydraulic performance under load, mechanical resistance and long-term functionality. The selection should take account of site conditions, expected water flow and the specific requirements of the structure.