River and Flood Modeling with HEC-RAS 6.6 - AulaGEO
Intro to HEC-RAS: create terrain, define river geometry, and simulate steady flow step-by-step with real examples.
River and Flood Modeling with HEC-RAS 6.6 - AulaGEO free download
Intro to HEC-RAS: create terrain, define river geometry, and simulate steady flow step-by-step with real examples.
This course is the first part of a comprehensive HEC-RAS 6.6 learning path, focused on giving students a solid foundation in terrain-based hydraulic modeling. Designed for beginners, the course introduces the core components of HEC-RAS, a powerful free software developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for simulating water surface profiles in natural and constructed channels. #AulaGEO
Throughout this course, students will move step-by-step from installing the software to creating their first steady flow model, using real terrain data and intuitive tools. Each section builds progressively, helping learners develop both practical skills and conceptual understanding.
What You’ll Learn
How to install and set up HEC-RAS on your computer
How to start a new project and navigate the HEC-RAS interface
How to generate RAS terrain models from various data sources, including USGS datasets
How to modify the terrain and define essential river geometry elements
How to lay out and edit cross sections for flow analysis
How to input steady flow data and simulate basic hydraulic conditions
How to analyze results and refine your model for improved accuracy
Course Structure
Section 1: Introduction and Software Setup
Get familiar with HEC-RAS, install it correctly, and start your first project.
Section 2: Creating and Importing RAS Terrain
Build accurate terrain models from multiple data sources for use in hydraulic simulations.
Section 3: Terrain and Channel Geometry Editing
Define rivers and cross sections, modify terrain, and complete your geometric dataset.
Section 4: Steady Flow Modeling
Set up flow data, run steady flow simulations, and understand how water moves through your defined geometry.
Section 5: Model Refinement and Result Analysis
Make adjustments to improve your model and interpret simulation outputs effectively.
This course is part of the AulaGEO training series, focused on practical, hands-on learning for engineers, technicians, and GIS professionals. By the end of this course, you will be fully capable of building and simulating basic steady flow models in HEC-RAS — and ready for more advanced topics in the next part of the series.
