Channel Erosion Protection: Learn the Design Software
Geotechnical & Hydraulic Design Software Web Series - Part 3
The Geotechnical & Hydraulic Design Software Web Series is a three-part, co-sponsored webinar series from Maccaferri Inc. and the Geo-Institute of ASCE.
This free, 1-hour technical webinar introducing MacRA Design, a web-based tool that supports engineers in designing effective channel and riverbank erosion protection systems.
The session will combine technical insights with a guided overview of the software’s capabilities, covering:
• MacRA Design workflow: From input data to design outputs.
• Hydraulic analysis: Evaluating erosive forces along the channel cross-section.
• Protection system comparisons: Assessing natural, engineered, and hybrid solutions, including riprap.
• Applied examples: Real-world projects demonstrating practical design applications.
MacRA Design can be applied across a wide range of projects — from stream and river restoration to landfills, mining and energy sites, transportation corridors, urban infrastructure, and agricultural drainage systems — helping engineers select suitable stabilization solutions for diverse environments.
Whether working on riverbanks, emergency spillways, or stormwater channels, participants will gain tools and knowledge to analyze flow conditions, compare stabilization options, and optimize erosion protection designs.
Key Takeaways:
• A deeper understanding of channel erosion processes and hydraulic analysis methods.
• Practical insights into stabilization solutions and their performance parameters.
• Access to a design support tool that facilitates optimization and scenario evaluation.
Join us Thursday, December 4 for this discussion on YouTube Live!
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