Introduction to HEC-RAS (River Analysis System)

HEC-RAS, developed by the Corps of Engineers, has become the standard model for hydraulic analysis and water surface profile calculations. This fast paced, two day course is intended to provide attendees with the basic modeling skills to quickly get them up and running with HEC-RAS. The course material includes theory and applications of the model. Applications include water surface profile calculations, culvert analysis, bridge studies, and advanced topics. Time will be provided at the end of each day to review any necessary course material and to keep attendees up to speed. Course materials include Course Workbook, RAS User Manuals and RAS software. 1.4 CEUs/14 PDHs.

Outline:

Course Overview/Intro to Models
Water Surface Profile Theory
Application 1: Basic Model Setup and Simulation
Water Surface Profiles
Culvert Theory
Application 2: Adding Culverts
Hydraulics of Bridges Theory
Application 3: Bridge Analysis