Prerequisites
This course is designed for beginners or those interested in updating basic knowledge by upskilling with new features of the latest version of HEC-RAS.
There are no formal perquisites, although we recommend attendees are familiar with basic hydrology and hydraulic concepts. For a refresher, our H&H Essentials Series is available for on-demand attendance.
Topics covered
- Setting up a HEC-RAS project
- Adding and modifying terrain data
- Entering a 1D river alignment and a 2D mesh
- Assigning roughness
- Adding boundary condition flow and precipitation data
- Computational options and settings
- Running your simulation
- Viewing your results
- Interpreting and troubleshooting results
- Sensitivity analyses
- Exporting results
Preparation
Access the pre-course materials including readings and videos.
Course format
- Pre-and-post-course materials are provided through the learning platform.
- Unlimited course access for 30 days.
- Ability to ask the presenters questions through the learning platform at any time.
- A pdf manual of the course is provided; the manual is recommended for ongoing use.
- Working models can be downloaded from the learning platform for reference.
- Pre-reading and viewing materials are provided for additional detail on topics covered.
- Attendees earn 12+ CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia).
Please note
We use the latest HEC-RAS Version in this course (v6.4). Download the latest version of HEC-RAS here.
A 64-bit Windows Operating System is required. Make sure your operating system is up-to-date with all Microsoft patches for your version, before installing HEC-RAS.
Requirements
- A good internet connection and the latest version of HEC-RAS.
- A mouse with a centre e-wheel button is recommended.
- Using dual monitors is highly beneficial (one for the video feed and one for your own model).
- The course is designed for individual attendance and not for a group board-room setup.
Completion
On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.
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Testimonials
“The presenters have been exceptionally well-prepared, and they have effectively shared their valuable skills and extensive experience through well-organized presentations. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for their efforts and encourage them to continue their excellent work.”
Biniam, Hydraulic Engineer
“Both lectures and working through examples were great during the training, along with homework. These all helped me in developing my knowledge in HEC-RAS. The course is run well.”
Jo, Senior Designer
“The presenters were good. Knowledgeable, easy to understand and able to discuss things in lay terms.”
Josh, Civil Engineer
