2D Hydraulic Modeling Resources

Aquaveo LLC  and Transportation Hydraulics Solutions LLC have partnered to deliver a new 2D Hydraulic Modeling Webinar Series designed to help engineers enhance their modeling capabilities and understanding of transportation hydraulics.

Webinars are offered quarterly.  Visit this page for more information on past and upcoming webinars.

To receive invitations to upcoming sessions, please sign up for the 2D Modeling Webinar Series mailing list (see form to the right).

Additional resources for 2D hydraulic modeling are listed below

For additional information or questions, please contact Scott Hogan (scott.hogan@transportationhydraulics.com) or Aquaveo Support (support@aquaveo.com).

Additional Resources:

SMS Quick References & Sample Files

coming soon!

Software Download & Licensing

• Review website for current release and notes
• Community license (free to all)
• No license code needed
• Includes all features needed to perform SRH-2D simulations (new features added)
• Pro-version
• Request/Renew from SMS Menu: Help | Register | Request License
• Includes technical support
• DOT/FHWA staff contact megan.frye@dot.gov or laura.Girard@dot.gov
• All others contact  support@Aquaveo.com
• Reviewers License – Pro-Version
• Complete form and Contact Aquaveo

FHWA 2D Hydraulic Modeling Reference Document

• 2D Hydraulic Modeling for Highways in the River Environment
• Modeling fundamentals
• Data requirements
• Model development
• Model review and calibration
• SMS/SRH-2D User Interface
• Sample report outline
• Survey request form

NHI Training Courses

• In-person training (NHI Course 135095)
• Virtual training available (NHI Course 135095V)
• Virtual Training (NHI Course 135095A) SRH-2D Model Data files, Diagnostics & Verifying 2D Model Results
• Virtual Training (NHI Course 135095B) Model Terrain Development with Various Data Sources

FHWA 2D Hydraulic Modeling Review Training

Training Objectives

1. Identify key aspects of a 2D hydraulic model review
2. Request the relevant information required for conducting a thorough and accurate review of hydraulic models
3. Conduct preliminary reviews of hydraulic models and understand when a more in-depth review may be necessary
4. Recognize acceptable or reasonable ranges for the key components of a 2D model
5. Spot common modeling errors and other issues that warrant further investigation
• Training Session Recordings, Presentation Slides, and Exercises
• Session 1 (3 hrs) -Overview of 2D Model Review, Model Background Data, and 2D Mesh Review
• Session 2 (3 hrs) - Boundary Conditions, Material Roughness, Hydraulic Structures, and Simulation Parameter Review
• Session 3 (3 hrs) - Model Results Review and Review of Hydraulic Variables for Bridge Scour Analysis
• Model Review Template / Checklist

Online SMS Wiki Page and Other Resources

• SMS Workflows Overview
• Table of SRH-2D Errors and Solutions
• SMS Blog

2D Modeling Tutorials

• Tutorial Link
• Over 75 SMS/SRH-2D Tutorials, including:
  • Data importing, processing, and conversions
  • Raster data features and tools
  • Display and Visualizations
  • Mesh development tools
  • Culverts and other 1D hydraulic structures
  • Bridge and culvert pressure flow
  • Floodway tools
  • Sediment transport
  • Calibration and advanced simulations

Short YouTube Videos on SMS/SRH-2D Hydraulic Modeling

• 2017 Videos (11)
• 2020/2023 Videos (12)
• Other SMS Learning Videos
• NHI 2D Hydraulic Modeling Course Demonstration Videos (13)

Short YouTube Viideos on SMS/SRH-2D Sediment Transport Modeling

• SRH-2D User’s Manual: Sediment Transport and Mobile-Bed Modeling
• Overview of SMS/SRH-2D Sediment Transport Modeling YouTube Videos (6)

Past FHWA 2D Hydraulic Modeling User’s Forum Recordings

• April 7, 2022 – Colorado DOT 2D Modeling Success Stories (Recording / Handout)
• November 16, 2022 - Automated Bridge and Culvert Meshing Tools (Recording / Handout / Demo)
• January 19, 2023 – How to Generate An Accurate and Efficient Mesh (Recording / Handout)
• February 23, 2023 - Troubleshooting SMS Projects (Recording / Handout)
• April 20, 2023 – Overview of Raster Data and Tools in SMS (Recording / Handout)
• June 22, 2023 - Incorporating Channel Cross Section Data Into A Terrain Surface (Recording / Handout)
• September 28, 2023 – Modeling 1D and 2D Culverts in SRH-2D SMS (Recording / Handout / Demo)
• February 28th, 2024 - Modeling Bridges in SRH-2D /SMS (Recording / Handout)
• October 17th, 2024 – Viewing SRH-2D Results with SMS (Recording / Handout)
• May 1, 2025 – What’s New In SMS 13.4? (Recording / Handout)

Additional FHWA 2D Hydraulic Modeling Resources

• FHWA Bridge Hydraulics Page
  • 2D Hydraulic Modeling Sample Scope of Work
  • 2D Hydraulic Modeling Video Summary Pages
  • Benchmarking of SRH-2D Report
  • A Primer on Modeling in the Coastal Environment

Additional Hydraulic Modeling Resources

Recommendations for selecting Manning’s n values for 2D hydraulic models. NCHRP Research Report 1077 (2024).