2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum - Bridge and Culvert Meshing DEMO RECORDING

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November 16th Web Meeting Follow-up - DEMO RECORDING

Automated Bridge and Culvert Meshing Tools

2D Hydraulic Modeling Forum,

During the web meeting last week we had technical difficulties that prevented a demonstration of the new automated bridge and culvert meshing tools. We have since recorded the demo offline and made it available at this link. The new SMS display themes are also covered.

If you have any questions or comments on the demo, please let us know.

Unfortunately, the SMS Themes file that was mentioned in the demo is not compatible with this distribution platform. If you were not able to download a copy of the Themes file during the web meeting and would like a copy, please email scott.hogan@dot.gov with SMS THEMES FILE REQUEST in the topic line.

If you missed the webinar last week, here is another link to the recording. Links to the presentation slides and a PDH certificate are provided below.

Please contact us with any questions or suggestions for future webinar topics.

Scott (scott.hogan@dot.gov)

Laura (laura.girard@dot.gov)

PDF Copy of the Powerpoint slides for the Nov 16th 2022 presentation

A PDF copy of the PowerPoint Slides from the Nov 16th web presentation my be downloaded here.

If you participated in the presentation and would like a PDH Certificate, you can download a PDF copy of the certificate here.

Schedule NHI Training Sessions

The NHI 2D hydraulic modeling training course is available both in person (NHI 135095) and online (NHI 135095V). Courses get scheduled based on host requests and often have public seats available, but they go quick. You may consider hosting a course if the availability doesn't meet your needs. Please feel free to contact Scott Hogan with questions.

Download Free Software

Download a FREE copy of the SMS Graphical User Interface and SRH-2D.

Once the software is installed, go to the Menu-Help-Register. Select 'Request a license', which takes you to the Aquaveo page. The 'Request Community' option is free and does not require a license code. All DOTs and FHWA employees should select the Govt' License option.

Reviewers License: Anyone who reviews models rather than develop them, can request a free ‘pro’ version of SMS from Aquaveo. Before requesting a license, reviewers must complete the form at the following link and submit it to Aquaveo. www.aquaveo.com/regulatory-review

Tutorials and Training Available

Access SRH-2D/SMS Tutorials and more.

Access the FHWA-NHI SRH-2D Training Videos.

Additionally, there are more videos available here for those who are new to 2D hydraulic modeling.

Access NEW FHWA SRH-2D Sediment Transport Training Videos here

Previous Webinar Recordings

A list of all previous 2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum Meetings and links to the recordings is included below. Meetings prior to March 2022 were held with Adobe Connect, and meetings after March 2022 in Zoom.

Web Links to web meeting recordings after March 2022 (Zoom)

April 7, 2022 - Colorado DOT 2D Modeling Success Stories

Web Link to web meeting recordings prior to March 2022

July 15, 2015 - SRH-2D Model Development
August 26, 2015 - Managing information in SMS and reviewing results for adequacy
April 27, 2016 - Mesh Development and Review
February 2, 2017 - Evaluating bridge scour with 2D model results
April 19, 2017 - SRH-2D Boundary Conditions
June 21, 2017 - Developing Terrain Data
August 31, 2017 - Back to the Basics for mesh development
October 18. 2017 - Potential mesh stability issues and solutions
January 25, 2018 - CDOTs 2D modeling experience
March 1, 2018 - Nevada DOT terrain mapping with UAVs
May 31, 2018 - Bridge and Culvert Best Modeling Practices
August 20, 2018 - Minnesota Data Collection and Model Calibration
November 14,2018 - 2D Hydraulic Model Review
January 17, 2019 - New features in the SMS SRH2D interface
March 14, 2019 - SRH-2D Model Development Overview
June 18, 2019 - Importing and Compiling Terrain Data
August 8, 2019 - Presenting and Exporting Results
November 14,2019 - 2D Hydraulic Modeling Reference Document Overview
February 20, 2020 - 2D Hydraulic Model Review - Terrain Data
April 4, 2020 - 2D Hydraulic Model Review - 2D Mesh
May 13, 2020 - 2D Hydraulic Model Review - 2D Boundary Conditions and Materials
July 16, 2020 - 2D Hydraulic Model Review - Hydraulic Structures
December 1, 2020 – What’s new in SMS 13.1 and SRH-2D 3.3
March 2, 2021 -2D Hydraulic Model Review - Model Controls and Results (3D Bridges)
June 17, 2021 – Understanding the Importance of Hydraulic Controls/Mesh Resolution
January 13, 2022 - FEMA Flood Mapping Using 2D Modeling

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