Masterdrain is a versatile program with many functions. Some of these functions are for specialised users, while many others are general. The program is aimed at:-
1) Drainage design engineers - for those with a developed knowledge of storm water drainage, this program will provide a useful toolbox of routines for designing systems, calculating storage, surcharging a system and many more aspects of design. Ease and speed of use were the main criteria when writing this program.
2) Architects - the program will allow a non-specialist to design a drainage system and test it. Data may be exported as a DXF file for use in CAD packages. Using the Autogradient option, the only data required for a successful design is the area drained, length and identifier for each section.
3) Local authorities - this program may be used to check submitted designs, or to supply local hydrological data to design engineers.
4) Educationalists - Civil Engineering or Building Services students will find this program invaluable as an introduction to storm water drainage design.