The BIM course. 1D modelling with HEC-RAS offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the growing sector of hydraulic modelling, a discipline that is booming due to the growing need to manage and predict phenomena such as floods. Demand for workers in this field is on the rise, as companies and organisations seek experts capable of using advanced tools such as HEC-RAS for the preparation of hydraulic mapping and the carrying out of flood risk studies 1D. This course will equip you with the essential skills to analyse and simulate hydraulic behaviour, enabling you to stand out in a competitive job market. Through a theoretical and practical approach, you will learn how to use the software HEC-RAS, from its introduction to the preparation of mapping for hydraulic calculations. You will be able to become a highly skilled professional, equipped to tackle the challenges of water resource management and planning.
BIM. 1D modelling with HEC-RAS
Smart Construction. BIM
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the interface and basic functions of HEC-RAS for 1D hydraulic modelling.
- To learn how to produce maps suitable for use in hydraulic models.
- Identify the key stages involved in carrying out flood risk assessments using HEC-RAS.
- Apply methods to analyse and simulate river flood scenarios.
- To develop the skills needed to interpret the results of 1D hydraulic modelling.
- To familiarise oneself with the HEC-RAS tools for optimising hydraulic design.
- Assess the potential impacts of flooding through detailed studies.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO HEC-RAS
The HEC-RAS model
The HEC-RAS interface
The Geometry of Natural Watercourses (I)
The Geometry of Natural Watercourses (II)
The Geometry of Natural Watercourses (III)
TEACHING UNIT 2. PREPARING MAPS FOR HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
The RiverGIS add-on
The database
The territorial basis of the hydraulic model
Required mapping. Pre-processing
The RiverGIS database
TEACHING UNIT 3. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTS 1D (I)
Installation of HEC-RAS
The geometry file
The flow file
The hydraulic model
Displaying results
TEACHING UNIT 4. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTS 1D (II)
Advanced options
Bridges and crossings
In-line structures, lateral structures and flow obstructions
The variable regime
Modelling the failure of reservoirs and dams
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