Overview

This course provides an overview of the generic types of river model and how to select the best model for a particular application for flood risk management (flood warning, flood risk mapping, broad scale models, feasibility and design of flood mitigation measures).

Who should attend

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

Course outcomes

• After the course delegates will:


• Understand the key differences between models


• Know how to choose the most appropriate modelling approach


• Understand the differences between commercial software packages


• Know what is good practice in modelling

Topics covered

• Integrating hydrological and hydraulic models


• River modelling applications


• Differences between 1D, 2D and 3D models


• Generic model types (routing, steady state, hydrodynamic)


• Overview of proprietary software


• Modelling of structures (bridges, culverts, weirs, sluices, pumping stations)


• Tidal rivers


• Modelling large flood plains


• Choosing a model for a particular application


• What can go wrong with models


• Model audit/review


• Effective project management of modelling studies

The course includes information from the Environment Agency’s Modelling Specifications.

Related courses

• Introduction to HEC-RAS 


• Introduction to ISIS 


• Survey for River Models 


• 2D River Modelling Overview

Presenter

Jeremy Benn FREng MA MSc FICE FCIWEM C.WEM MASCE MIEI CEng CEnv

Summary

• Introductory one day course


• A comprehensive set of course notes will be provided together with a bibliography of the key references and guidance for selecting appropriate river models


• Counts as 6 CPD/CET hours