Overview

This course provides an introduction to the capabilities and application for 2D models for flood studies, sediment transport and tidal/coastal modelling.

Who should attend

Professionals and managers wanting a non-mathematical and easily understood introduction to the mysteries of river modelling.

Course outcomes

By attending the course delegates will:

• Learn about the different types of 2D models
• Appreciate some of the theory of 2D modelling
• Have an overview of the various software packages available
• Understand where and how problems occur in 2D modelling studies

Topics covered

• Generic model types (routing, hydrodynamic, boundary fitted)
• Overview of proprietary software (JFLOW,TUFLOW, MIKE-21, DIVAST, ISIS-2D, InfoWorks 2D)
• Data requirements for 2D models (boundary conditions, roughness, topography)
• Using 2D models for flood mapping
• Using 2D models for breach/overtopping analysis
• Using 2D for drainage exceedence modelling
• Integrating 2D models with 1D models
• What can go wrong with 2D models
• Model audit/review
• Budget costing of model studies
• Effective project management of 2D modelling studies

The course includes case studies and some ‘hands-on’ modelling using JFLOW, although no previous experience of JFLOW is required.  The course includes information from the CIRIA guidance note ‘Development and flood risk – guidance for the construction industry’ published in 2004 and Environment Agency guidance on modelling Areas Benefiting from a Defence.

Related courses

• River Modelling Methods 
• Survey for River Models  
• Introduction to 2D Flood Modelling using TUFLOW 
• Introduction to 1D-2D Flood Modelling using ISIS-TUFLOW

Summary

• Introductory one day course
• A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided together with a bibliography of the key references
• Counts as 6 CPD/CET hours

Presenter

Mark Bentley BSc CEng CEnv CWEM FCIWEM 

Please contact Felicity Clarke for details  (+44 (0) 1756 799 919)