Course Description:

HEC-RAS is a computer program developed at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC). The program allows the user to perform one-dimensional, gradually varied, steady and unsteady flow analysis. The program is capable of modeling subcritical, supercritical, and mixed flow regime water surface profiles. The effects of bridges, culverts, weirs, and structures in the floodplain can be considered in the computations. The program is used for flood insurance studies to evaluate floodway encroachments. The program has special features that include multiple plan analyses, multiple profile computations, and multiple bridge and/or culvert opening analysis.

This workshop is designed to provide “hands-on” experience in using HEC-RAS. The one-day course will cover a review of basic open channel hydraulics as it applies to HEC-RAS, basic data requirements for modeling a river system using HEC-RAS, actual construction and simulation of a river model, and evaluation of results. In addition, the course will discuss the advanced capabilities of HEC-RAS. Students will learn by working exercises using computers.

Course Instructor:

Dr. Nadim M. Aziz is a professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. His area of expertise is hydraulics and hydrology. Dr. Aziz teaches courses in flood hazards, stormwater management, open channel flow, and sediment transport. Dr. Aziz teaches courses in which HEC-RAS is extensively used to model river systems and to establish floodplains and floodways. He also conducts research and consulting for private, state and federal agencies in the area of hydraulics and hydrology.


Who Should Attend:

Engineers who have responsibility for the design and analysis of river systems and stream crossings. Engineers who are in a position to review hydraulic reports are encouraged to attend. Participants should have a working knowledge in using the Windows environment and a basic understanding of the fundamentals of open channel flow. Space is limited for this class,
so please register early.

Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Check-In

8:30 - 9:45 Introduction to Open Channel Hydraulics

9:45 - 10:00 Break

10:00 - 11:00 HEC-RAS Fundamentals(Computer Exercise)

11:00 - 12:00 Model Formulation: Geometry andSteady Flow Data (Computer Exercise)

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Simulations and Review of Output(Computer Exercise)

2:00 - 3:00 Modeling Bridges in HEC-RAS(Computer Exercise)

3:00-3:15 Break

3:15 - 4:15 Modeling Culverts (Computer Exercise)

4:15 Questions & Answers –Adjourn

If you are a vegetarian or have another special dietary need or physical limitation that requires certain access requirements, please give us a call or make a notation on your registration form.