The HEC-RAS Masterclass is designed for users who have a basic understanding of HEC-RAS and are seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. This comprehensive course over 8 part delves into advanced concepts and applications of HEC-RAS.
Guided by industry experts you will gain hands-on experience in advanced capabilities of HEC-RAS including analysing complex water flow scenarios, simulating river behaviour, producing flood maps and evaluating hydraulic structures. This course includes real-world case study scenarios to apply advanced hydraulic and hydrologic modelling skills.
Details
Format
x8, 2hour recordings + pre and post course materials to go through via the learning platform
Educated at the University of California at Berkeley, Krey is a civil engineer and project manager with international experience in water resources. He is engaged in computational modelling, engineeri... Read more
Evan is an RPEQ-certified engineer with 17 years of experience in water resources design and civil site construction roles. He has worked on a wide range of projects including hydrological and hydraul... Read more
The USACE team have just released the latest updates to HEC-RAS: a dual release!
Version 6.6 and RAS 2025.
Watch this short summary and hear about what’s new, resources available and an example of new pipe flow functionality.
Course Overview
This course offers a comprehensive learning experience to enhance attendees’ expertise in HEC-RAS and apply their knowledge to advanced modelling applications with practical hands-on workshop material offered throughout the course.
Course Outline
See below a detailed outline of the 8 part course.
Part 1 : Log files and pre-processing
Setting up a log file to track runs/settings and to optimise QA/QC review
Incorporating ground survey into terrain data and cross-section data
Advanced terrain modification
Preparing terrain for modelling hydraulic structures
Part 2: Advanced geometry skills
Linking multiple 2D areas, storage areas, and 1D reaches
Entering and editing cross-sectional data manually
Adding spatially variable roughness and infiltration
Adding internal and external boundary condition locations
Part 3: Steady and Unsteady Flow Data
Working with IC points
Setting initial conditions
Reading from dss files
Calculating rainfall excess for direct precipitation or rain-on-grid modelling
Part 4: Computational Options
Adjusting computational options and tolerances
Assigning adaptive time steps
Mixed flow options
Finite difference vs finite volume
Part 5: Interpreting and Troubleshooting Results
Interpreting error logs
Detecting and fixing instabilities
Adjusting model parameters to calibrate results to measured flow or stage data
Running sensitivity analyses for spatially varying roughness and other parameters
Part 6: Hydraulic Structures
Entering culvert and weir/embankment data
Entering bridge data and run parameters
Adding 1D storage areas and lateral structures
Energy losses across structures
Part 7: Advanced Export Options
Merging, resampling, and smoothing results
Creating flood hazard and difference/afflux maps with the raster calculator scripts
Using the 3D Viewer and working with 3D Google Earth files
CAD/GIS interfacing
Part 8: Summary and Final Workshop: create new model from scratch
Prepare your own 1D and 2D flood models from scratch with instructor support
Online resources for advanced modelling skills
Overview of additional HEC-RAS capabilities
Summary and closure
Format:
The course is delivered via recordings as units through the learning platform and includes 8 parts of 2 hours each:
16+ hours of recordings with unlimited access for 4 months.
Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime through the learning platform.
Pre-and-post-course materials to go through via the learning platform, are downloadable and available for ongoing learning.
Exercises between each part.
Manual of the course and working model download/s.
Attendees earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for 16+ hours.
Pre-requisites:
HEC-RAS Essentials course completion or working knowledge of setting up and running basic 1D and 2D HEC-RAS models.
Preparation:
Pre-course reading and video watching is encouraged. Each part includes practical exercises to complete to consolidate your learning.
Outcome:
On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.
