2DHM-V (Virtual) Training Course

2DHM-V Course Description

The primary focus of the course is on the SRH-2D model, a powerful tool developed by the US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) with sponsorship from both the USBR and the FHWA. Participants will learn modeling principles and techniques through the latest version of the Surface-water Modeling System (SMS). Developed by Aquaveo, SMS serves as a graphical pre- and post-processor for various 2D modeling engines, including SRH-2D. Key lesson topics covered in the curriculum include: preparing model terrain and background data, defining modeling parameters, mesh development, modeling various hydraulic structures, model calibration, effectively reviewing model outputs, and extracting crucial bridge scour parameters, among other essential skills.

SRH-2D, which stands for Sedimentation and River Hydraulics - Two-Dimensional model, is designed to solve the 2D dynamic wave equations, providing outputs such as water surface elevation, water depth, and depth-averaged velocity through a finite volume numerical method. Additional output variables include Froude number and bed shear stress. The model utilizes a flexible mesh and incorporates highly robust and stable numerical schemes, along with a seamless wetting-drying algorithm. It can be operated in either steady-state or unsteady mode and is capable of simulating all flow regimes simultaneously without the need for specialized treatments. Computations for hydraulic structures are performed using standard FHWA methods and procedures, including HY-8, which integrates seamlessly with SRH-2D for culvert calculations. Pressure flow conditions at bridges and large culverts are computed at each element, ensuring detailed results for both simple and complex bridge configurations.

SMS provides the capability to interactively construct the finite volume mesh required for SRH-2D, as well as generate all necessary input files for the model. The program also offers numerous options for graphically displaying output from SRH-2D, enabling effective communication of hydraulic analysis results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Furthermore, the SRH-2D interface within SMS includes a Bridge Scour Tool, which can be utilized to extract hydraulic parameters from multiple simulations to support bridge scour computations, whether performed with the FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox or other preferred user methods.

Course Format

This course is delivered within a single work week, consisting of four consecutive full days of virtual instruction.

Cost

The cost of the 4-day course is $1,100 (USD) per attendee. 

Registration includes the following:

• Instruction and hands-on use of the Surface-water Modeling System (SMS)

• Links to download the SMS software, data files for the hands-on exercises, and color PDFs of the two training manuals

• A 30-day trial license of the full Surface-water Modeling System

* Discounts available for groups of 3 or more as well as State DOT's.  Please email training@aquaveo.com for more details.

Training Attendee Cancellation Policy

Agenda

Day 1

• Software Overview

• Model Simulation

• Hydraulic Modeling

• Model Parameters

Day 2

• Model Parameters, continued

• Hydraulic Principles

• Mesh Development

• Results Review

Day 3

• Results Review, continued

• Calibration and Sensitivity

• Bridge Scour

• Comprehensive Example

Day 4

• Hydraulic Structures

• Background Data

• Wrap Up

There will be one 10-15 minute break mid-morning, a 60 minute lunch break around 12pm local time, and another 10-15 minute break mid-afternoon. 

Instructors

Dr. Alan Zundel - Architect and director of the SMS interface development. Author of SMS reference manual and tutorials. Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1994. President, Aquaveo, LLC. Dr. Zundel has taught university level courses and several short courses in the area of hydraulic analysis and finite element modeling.

Tom Moreland, CFM - Engineering consultant at Aquaveo and past developer of SMS; Tom has over 10 years of experience working with SMS and teaching SMS courses at locations throughout the world.

Todd Wood, PE - Mr. Wood is a water resources engineer at Aquaveo. Mr. Wood received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Brigham Young University. He has conducted professional training courses in the use of AHGW, GMS, SMS and WMS throughout the United States and worldwide. He works on surface-water, groundwater, coastal, and hydrologic modeling projects at Aquaveo. Todd is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah.

Scott Hogan, PE - Mr. Hogan is the Principal Engineer and founder of Transportation Hydraulics Solutions, LLC (THS). He provides custom training, technical support and project support for transportation hydraulic engineering.  He specializes in 2D hydraulic modeling, bridge scour analysis, and scour countermeasure design. Prior to THS, he worked as a hydraulic engineer for the Federal Highway Administration for 19 years and Ayres Associates for 10 years.

Intended Audience

The target audience for this course is engineers who have responsibility for, or desire to work with, the hydraulic analysis and design of highway river crossings.  Course participants should have knowledge of the fundamentals of open channel flow hydraulics.

PDHs

Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn 21 PDHs. To earn PDHs, participants will be required to attend and participate in each session, complete the modeling exercises, complete an ungraded assessment at the end of the course, and complete the feedback form at the end of the course. Certificates of completion that include PDHs will be provided to attendees once these requirements are met.

Other Details

Each participant is required to provide their own computer that meets the SMS system requirements listed at the bottom of this page.

Additional information will be provided in a pre-course email with links to download the SMS software, training manuals, exercise data files, as well as a temporary SMS license code to enable the software during the training. 

*Note: This course is subject to a minimum enrollment requirement of 15 participants. If the minimum number of registered participants is not met, the course may be cancelled or rescheduled. We strongly recommend that enrollees avoid making non-refundable commitments until the course is confirmed. The maximum number of participants in the course will be 30.