2D Hydraulic Modeling - SMS Bridge Scour Tool Updates and Supplemental 2D Virtual Training

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2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum

The next 2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum has not been scheduled yet, but there are a couple important updates you should be aware of if you use the SMS bridge scour tool and the FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox (see below).  There are also a couple of supplemental virtual training courses that have not been offered in a while that might be of interest. 

Please feel free to contact Scott Hogan with any questions at scott.hogan@dot.gov.

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SMS 13.3 Updates with Updated FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox

Please note that the latest version of SMS 13.3.10 includes a few bug fixes to the bridge scour tool (some values not saving correctly) and also an updated version of the FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox that also includes a few bug fixes (abutment parameters not being assigned correctly).  The new Hydraulic Toolbox version 5.4 is available within the SMS 13.3.10 bridge scour tool dialog (as it is installed with SMS).  This version is not posed to FHWA's Hydraulics web page yet, but we hope to have it available there soon.

In addition, SMS 13.3.10 also has additional features added to the free community version, including multiple simulations, observation line profiles, and more. 

NHI 2D Hydraulic Modeling Supplemental Virtual Training

If you have taken the NHI 2D hydraulic modeling training (course 135095) and are interested in additional / advanced training. Please consider the following two upcoming opportunities.  Click on the links for more information and to register.

NHI 135095A  - SRH-2D Model Data files, Diagnostics & Verifying 2D Model Results

May 13, 15, and 16 with each session from 2pm - 5pm Eastern

Cost is $150/person

NHI 135095B  - Model Terrain Development with Various Data Sources

June 10, 12, and 13 with each session from 2pm - 5pm Eastern

Cost is $150/person

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2D Hydraulic Modeling Resource Download

 

All SMS/SRH-2D Hydraulic Modeling Resource Links and Information have been compiled into a single PDF file for download here.  (Updated April 2024) Following is an overview of the resources included:

  • Software download and licensing instructions
  • NHI Training Course information
  • 2D Hydraulic Modeling Reference Document link
  • SMS Wiki Page
  • 2D Modeling Tutorials link
  • YouTube 2D Hydraulic Modeling Videos (new videos added)
  • YouTube demonstration videos for the NHI 135095 2D Hydraulic Modeling Course
  • YouTube 2D Sediment Transport Videos
  • 2D Hydraulic Modeling User’s Forum links to previous web recordings and handouts
  • FHWA Bridge Scour Workshop

This information will be updated prior to each 2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum web meeting.

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