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Abstract

In this paper SDDRoads® software is introduced for the side drain design for roads using the rational empirical methods and the Continuity and Manning equations. The Hypertext Preprocessor (Php) programming language applied to develop SDDRoads® allows multiplatform running and since this is a Web application it works on all operating systems. SDDRoads® software helps to estimate the length of ditch for four triangular cross-sections, one of these built on ground and three ones built with concrete. SDDRoads® software proves to be an interesting calculation application to use from anywhere in the world for its versatility since being a Web application it could be installed in computer, tablet or Smartphone (multiplatform). The results obtained using SDDRoads® were satisfactorily verificated with a study case proposed by the INVIAS (2007) proving that SDDRoads® is able to solve designs adapted to the constructive reality of ditches from runoff coefficient (C), longitudinal slope of ditch (S), rainfall intensity (I), impluvium width (B) and velocity of water (v) data.