Engineering tools for hydraulic and overtopping checks
This tool has been assembled by an economics graduate, supported by the latest AI models, and firmly grounded in tried and tested spreadsheet logic and established industry methodologies. It is not intended to replace professional engineering judgement, peer review, or common sense.
Its secondary, and arguably primary, objective is to demonstrate to James Penman that his son can, in fact, contribute something of value to the engineering community despite lacking a formal engineering background. Early results are... cautiously promising.
Reservoir flood routing model
Route an idealised flood hydrograph through a reservoir using a simplified Chapter 4 level-pool approach, with spillway discharge, storage, and peak level checks.
Overtopping discharge dashboard
Assess wave overtopping discharge, required freeboard, reduction factors, and suggested protection limits using the methodology described in Floods and Reservoir Safety.
Pipe flow calculator
Calculate steady-state pipe velocity and discharge using Darcy-Weisbach and Colebrook-White, with live charts and a pipe profile schematic.