Course Objectives
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Benefit from “hands-on” instruction throughout the course
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Understand why unsteady flow modeling is important
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Understand the differences between steady and unsteady flow theory and modeling techniques
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Develop confidence in application of HEC-RAS unsteady flow modeling
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Gain intensive, hands-on experience in model application
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Learn how to review analysis results and troubleshoot models
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Learn advanced modeling techniques
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Learn to recognize potential problems in a modeling situation
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Hear about “real life” applications
Course Subjects
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Become familiar with the unsteady modeling capabilities in HEC-RAS including bridges, culverts, reservoirs, dams, spillways, storage areas, gates, and inline and lateral structures
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Perform unsteady flow analysis and complete hydrograph routing
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Analyze levee overflows and split flow conditions
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Account for tidal boundary conditions
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Perform dam failure analysis
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Develop stable unsteady flow models
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Perform river water quality analysis
Note: Participants are required to bring their own laptop computer to the workshop.
Instructor
Chris Maeder, P.E., Engineering Director – CM Water Group
Chris is a renowned expert in HEC-RAS, with over 25 years of application experience in HEC-RAS and HEC-2 modeling projects, including FEMA flood studies, bridge and culvert design, bridge scour and armoring studies, dam safety and failure analysis studies, as well as reservoir and spillway analysis and design. He has been involved with 1D and 2D hydrodynamic modeling projects of rivers, estuaries, coastal inlets, as well as worked on urban stormwater drainage, transportation and roadway drainage, storm sewer design, detention pond design, stormwater quality, and watershed management planning projects. Chris has provided water resource training courses to numerous organizations, such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), US Army Corps of Engineers Districts, NRCS, State DOTs, State DNRs, Canadian Water Resource Association (CWRA), and to universities worldwide.