Registration Eligibility
Open to all
Start Date
05/24/2021
End Date
05/21/2022
Description
What does a dam removal, stream and wetland restoration, and dam breach study have in common? Each of these
recent Ohio based projects were modeled using 2-dimensional hydraulic analyses in the Hydrologic Engineer Center
River Analysis System (HECRAS) software, developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This presentation will
demonstrate advances in 2D hydraulic modeling and how the latest updates and capabilities in HECRAS are being
used to support engineering design and restoration work. The presentation will describe some common pitfalls that
can influence results and how new visualization tools within RAS Mapper can help to inform design decisions. The
analyses produce compelling graphics with animations and detailed stream and floodplain hydraulics that can be
used to help inform the design or rehabilitation of these types of projects.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
Yes
Subjects
Water / Stormwater Management
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
This presentation will demonstrate the 2-dimensional hydraulic modeling capabilities of HECRAS and related software packages. Learning objectives include navigating the software menus and preparing the model, selecting input parameters, troubleshooting the results, calibration of the results against real-world events, and visualizing the output in a meaningful way. The presentation will describe some common pitfalls that can influence results and how new visualization tools within RAS Mapper can help to inform design decisions Attendees will leave the presentation with a better understanding of how they could utilize the software for the next project.
Instructors
Matt Marquis has 10 years of experience in the design and evaluation of large earthwork and water resourceprojects, including earthen dams, landfills, and ash ponds. His primary expertise includes hydrologic and hydraulicstudies. He is experienced in the
Course Codes
Provider
Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners