Introduction to HEC-RAS Modeling
Agenda
ASCE members, please use the promo code at checkout that you were sent for the May 14
Introduction to HEC-RAS Modeling seminar that was to take place in Lafayette.
Introduction to Open Channel Hydraulics
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Introductions and Exploring Open Channel Hydraulics
Introduction and Overview
Exploring Open Channel Hydraulics
Steady One-Dimensional Open Channel Hydraulics Background and Theory
Conservation of Energy: Steady One-Dimensional
Conservation of Momentum
Conservation of Energy: Energy Losses
Conservation of Energy: Computational Enhancements
Bernoulli’s Equation
Computer based Analysis and Computations
HEC-RAS Application and Water Surface Profiling
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 1:30 – 3:00 PM CDT
HEC-RAS and Water Surface Profiling
Required Data and Boundary Conditions
Backwater and Forewater Calculations
Bridge and Culvert Modeling
History and Development of HEC-RAS
Building HEC-RAS Models With and Without GIS
Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Demonstration 1 – Building a HEC-RAS Model without GIS
HEC-RAS User Interface
Building a Hydraulic Model without Geo-Referenced Data
Steady Flow Computational Simulation
Viewing of Results
Trapezoidal Channel Example
Demonstration 2 – GIS Basics
Introduction and Overview
Geographic versus Projected Coordinate Systems
Raster versus Vector Files
ArcMap versus ArcCatalog
ArcMap Interface Basics
Digital Elevation Model
Other Files
HEC-RAS River Reach, Bridge and Culvert Modeling
Friday, May 8, 2020, 1:00 – 3:00 PM CDT
Demonstration 4 – Typical HEC-RAS River Reach and Mixed Flow
Subcritical Flow
Mixed Flow
Demonstration 5 – Typical HEC-RAS Bridge Model
Cross Section Locations
Expansion and Contraction Coefficients
Implementing the Bridge
Steady Flow Simulation
Viewing and Interpreting Results
Demonstration 6 – Typical HEC-RAS Culvert Model
Cross Section Locations
Implementing the Culvert
Steady Flow Simulation
Viewing and Interpreting Results
Demonstration 7 – Typical HEC-RAS Encroachment Model
Encroachment Methods
Steady Flow Simulation
Viewing and Interpreting Results
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Credits
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7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 HSW PDHs
Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Floodplain Managers
7.0 ASFPM CECs
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Speakers
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, Engineering Department
Dr. Gregory H. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002, he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
There are 4 Courses in This Seminar
Introduction to Open Channel Hydraulics
WebinarMay 7, 2020Dr. Gregory H. Nail
Speakers
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory H. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002, he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
HEC-RAS Application and Water Surface Profiling
WebinarMay 7, 2020Dr. Gregory H. Nail
Speakers
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory H. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002, he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
Building HEC-RAS Models With and Without GIS
WebinarMay 8, 2020Dr. Gregory H. Nail
Speakers
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory H. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002, he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
HEC-RAS River Reach, Bridge and Culvert Modeling
WebinarMay 8, 2020Dr. Gregory H. Nail
Speakers
Dr. Gregory H. Nail, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory H. Nail is an associate professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin where he teaches a variety of courses including fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. He holds a professional engineer’s license based on having passed both the Civil and Mechanical discipline-specific exams. Prior to coming to UT-Martin in 2002, he worked as a research hydraulic engineer for the United States Army Corp of Engineers for 11 years. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee American Water Resources Association, and he has lectured on various HEC-RAS modeling topics at the Annual Tennessee Water Resources Symposium and at other venues. Dr. Nail earned his B.M.E. degree from Auburn University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University.
