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
• Introduction to the Modelling of Water Resource Systems

Presenter

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

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

Course dates

• 31 January 2012
• 17 May 2012
• 18 September 2012

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