- FEMA National Flood Insurance Program: Local, Regional, and Technical Issues- Newly Updated Program!
- Floodplain Mapping and the NFIP
- GIS in Water Resources
- Hands-On HEC-1 Seminar
- Introduction to HEC-HMS
- Introduction to HEC-RAS
- Pump Intake and Hydraulic Design Seminars - 3 Part Series - On CD!
- Understanding Hydrology and Hydraulics seminars on CD
- Wetlands and 404 Permitting
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The seminar on CD-ROM provides an overview of how the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) works from the standpoint of the local community officials and engineering consultants who must comply with the program. An introduction to the program is provided, along with details of how flood insurance studies are performed, how the studies are used in the program, and how study results can be revised as needed. Includes the same course materials, including slides, provided at the live seminar.
0.6 CEUs. $295M/$345NM
10% discount of multiple copies are ordered.
Floodplain Mapping and the NFIP
This one-hour video provides an overview of Floodplain Mapping and the NFIP to assist local community officials and engineering consultants who must comply with the NFIP. It is of vital interest to local government officials responsible for building permits, inspections, plan review, platting, or any other aspect of land use regulations. It also is important for engineering consultants, surveyors, or others involved in the design and approval process for buildings, bridge, levees, fill projects, drainage improvement projects or any other facility which may affect flood-prone areas.
0.1 CEUs. $135M/$165NM.
GIS has been used for many years to develop solutions to water resource problems. This new ASCE seminar-on-CD is geared toward those wanting to learn about the basics of GIS and how it can be used as a vital tool in the field of water resources. Assessing water resources, determining water availability, preventing flooding, understanding the natural environment, and managing water resources on a local or regional scale are just some of the tools discussed. Class materials included on the CD are slide handouts that can be printed and used for taking notes during a session and a quiz that can be completed to earn Continuing Education Units.
0.6 CEUs $295M/$345NM
This hands-on HEC-1 seminar on CD-ROM is a comprehensive introduction to watershed modeling using HEC-1 and also includes introductions to HEC-HMS, HERC-GeoHMS and LIDAR Data. HEC-1 computes hydrographs for both simple and complex stream systems. It can be used for designing storm water detention basins, analyzing large reservoirs, performing dam-breach analyses, and computing urban runoff using kinematic wave methods. It provides several methods for computing precipitation distributions, infiltration losses, unit hydrographs, channel routing, and other basic hydrologic computations. The course includes seminar slide handouts, Hands-On HEC-1 book, HMR52 User's Manual, and software installation.
0.4 CEUs $195M/$245NM
This seminar on CD-ROM is an overview and demonstration of the Hydraulic Engineering Center's Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) software. It is intended primarily for those already familiar with hydrologic watershed models such as HEC-1, TR-20, or SWMM. The focus is on new HEC-HMS capabilities, such as the powerful graphical interface and the ability to use new data sets such as NEXRAD weather radar data and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). This course contains the same class materials provided at the live seminar, including HEC-HMS and HEC-GeoHMS User's Manuals and software installation.
0.4 CEUs $195M/$245NM.
This seminar on CD provides an overview and demonstration of the Hydraulic Engineering Center's River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) software with a focus on HEC-RAS capabilities. It discusses the history and purpose of HEC-RAS. Current capabilities are covered in detail and future enhancements are highlighted. Comparisons are made between HEC-2 and HEC-RAS. Getting started with a HEC-RAS model will be presented along with many example modeling situations that are included with the program. The course contains the same class materials provided at the live seminar, including the HEC-RAS and HEC-GeoRAS User's Manuals and software installation and a HEC-RAS Quick Reference Guide.
0.4 CEUs. $195M/$245NM.
Pump Intake and Hydraulic Design Seminars - 3 Part Series - On CD!
Design of pumping stations and pumping systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities has become increasingly demanding due to decreasing project schedules, available project budget, and the variability of pump performance from one manufacturer to another. This three-CD series will provide engineers, owners, and facility operators with an understanding of several of the complex hydraulic design issues of applying and designing centrifugal pumping systems including cavitation and sump or intake design. The following topics are covered in each one-hour CD: Pump Cavitation - CD # 1; Sump and Intake Design - CD # 2; and Trench Type Wet Wells - CD # 3.
Price per CD: $75M/$125NM -
OR- Buy all 3 and save! $195M/$335NM
Understanding Hydrology & Hydraulics - Applied Stormwater Management Seminars on CD SIX (6) CD Set
This Seminar on CD series provides an overview of stormwater management topics. It includes theory, fundamental concepts, and practical applications. This six (6) CD Disc set contains the same class materials provided at the live seminar. A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Quiz is also available for those wanting to earn CEUs. Class materials are provided in Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file format, and can be viewed on-line or printed out. A printed copy of slide handouts are useful to have for taking notes while viewing a session. A sound card, speakers and/or headphones are required to listen to the seminar slide show audio track. Full SIX DISC SET: $925 M/$1,165 NM (a 15% discount)
Course INSTRUCTORS
- Christopher Johnson, P.E.
- Andy Yung, P.E.
- Craig Maske, P.E.
- Jennifer Walker, P.E.
- Matthew Zeve, EIT
- Duane Barrett, P.E.
- Mark Starks
- Michael Henze
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DISC 1 - Hydrology (3 sessions)
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Session 1 General Concepts & Hydrology I
This session provides an explanation of the water cycle and discusses the methods used to quantify runoff from an area using the SCS and triangular hydrograph methods. Much more detail will be presented on the Rational Method, Site Runoff Curves and Discharge Equations.
Session 2 - Hydrology II
The rainfall section discusses the history and utilization of TP-40. A workshop assignment covering preparing intensity-duration-frequency curves (IDF curves) for a sample city using TP-40 data is included.
The stream routing section begins with focusing on the theory of hydrologic and hydraulic flood routing. An explanation of the differences in these two broad categories is provided. Several common methods of stream routing will be presented including Muskingham, Muskingham-Cunge, Kinematic Wave and Straddle-Stagger
Session 3 - Hydrology III
This session focuses on developing runoff hydrographs starting with the Malcolm Small Watershed method. Several handouts are provided that illustrate the implementation of this method. The limitations and purpose of the method is also discussed. Workshops involving calculations associated with this method are provided.
The theory of unit hydrographs is discussed. The SCS, Snyder and Clark methods of calculating unit hydrographs will be presented. In addition the kinematic wave model for a conceptual watershed response is discussed.
$195 M/$245 NM (0.4 CEUs)
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DISC 2 - Hydraulics (3 sessions)
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Session 1 - Hydraulics I
This session covers the basic theory behind calculating water surface profiles for gradually varied steady flow, energy losses and how to account for them, and Manning's equation and how it is used to account for friction losses. Handouts are provided that aid in determining values for the Manning's "n" coefficient.
Session 2 - Hydraulics II
This session includes a discussion of floodplains and floodways. The concept of equal loss of conveyance due to floodplain encroachment and procedures used to define floodways. A brief overview of the NFIP requirements for map change requests is provided. Emphasis is given to circumstances, which require map change submittals and procedures needed for various circumstances.
Information on the Floodplain Managers Certification (CFM) process is also provided in this session for those wanting to expand their expertise in the area of floodplain management. Four case studies are provided to illustrate the information covered in this session.
Session 3 - Hydraulics III
This session focuses on hydraulic structures. The main categories discussed are culverts, bridges, weirs and energy dissipaters. The theory of flow through culverts and bridges are illustrated with examples from the HEC-RAS hydraulic reference manual and TxDOT Hydraulic Design Manual.
Flow over weirs is described along with a discussion about the different type of weirs, the equations used to calculate flow rates across them, the use of weirs as transition and flow control structures, along with a complete design example for the students.
Workshops for calculating inlet and outlet control flow through culverts for a variety of flow conditions is included along with additional documentation for bridge and culvert hydraulics.
$195 M/$245 NM (0.4 CEUs)
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DISC 3 - Model Review for HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS (2 sessions)
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These two sessions discuss the common errors that occur when running the HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS models. They are presented from the perspective of the reviewer and identify key modeling issues and parameters that warrant the attention of a plan/analysis reviewer. A list of common mistakes to look for when entering data and reviewing output, is provided for both models.
The goal of theses two sessions is to provide an awareness not only for the reviewer, for what to look for when a model is submitted, but also for the submitter so the review process will go as smooth as possible.
Session 1 - Model Review for HEC-HMS
The input review portion of this session covers entering the data correctly into a model, basin models, meteorological models, control specifications, and existing vs. proposed conditions.
Making sense of the results is one of the topics discussed in the output review along with hydrographs, development without mitigation, channel modifications, detention mitigations and impact analysis.
Session 2 - Model Review for HEC-RAS
This session covers the preliminary actions required for a HEC-RAS model. The HEC-RAS data checking feature and output options are explained in detail. The instructor stresses the importance of reviewing errors, warnings, notes and checking flowrates, structure crossings, boundary conditions, coefficients, and cross sections.
$155 M/$195 NM (0.3 CEUs)
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DISC 4 - Project Applications (3 Sessions)
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Session 1 - Impacts Analysis
This session focuses on common tasks of hydrologic impacts analysis. Examples of impacts and information on how to mitigate them are provided. Loss of floodplain storage and increases in discharge due to new development and/or decreases in time of concentration are addressed.
The use of detention ponds as a mitigation measure is discussed. Also addressed is how the changes in a watershed (such as channelization and development)change the timing of runoff hydrographs.
Session 2 - Capstone Project "Day in the Life of a Consulting Engineer"
This session explores the various aspects of a typical drainage project. Developing a drainage plan, analyzing existing and proposed conditions using HEC-HMS. Performing detention analysis and design, and studying downstream impacts. Modeling channel extension design and downstream impacts using HEC-RAS. Coordination with developer, review agencies, land planner, surveyor, and finally creating the report.
Session 3 - Houston Flood Damage Reduction Feasibility Study
Dodson & Associates and Dr. Phil Bedient (review consultant), prepared a feasibility-level study to determine whether a single solution could be found to address the flooding problems in Harris County, Texas. The study assumed the flooding in Harris County generally begins at about a 10% probability (10-year) flood level. The objective of the study was to identify alternatives, which would reduce 1% probability (100-year) flood levels down to 10% levels. This session compares data from a major flood that occurred in 1935 with data from more current storm events to provide an awareness of the flood prevention improvements that have been made over the years.
$195 M/$245 NM (0.4 CEUs)
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DISC 5 - GIS for Engineers featuring HEC-GeoHMS and HEC-GeoRAS
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This disc begins with an overview of the use of GIS in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. Advantages in terms of labor efficiency, data management, and reduction of manual errors are discussed. Limitations and possible complications associated with utilization of this technology are addressed.
Demos are provided of two common GIS-to-analysis linking tools for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis (HEC-GeoHMS and HEC-GeoRAS). These tools were written to support the widely used ArcView GIS software and they provide a good example of current technology. Examples on how HEC-GeoHMS and HEC-GeoRAS can be used to develop preliminary HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS models and map floodplains are included.
This disc also includes a discussion of ESRI GIS products and describes some of the recent technological developments (ArcGIS, ArcHydro, etc.)
$155 M/$195 NM (0.3 CEUs)
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DISC 6 - Water Quality Issues
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This session familiarize the participants with issues surrounding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and how those issues affect municipal projects as well as the review of private projects.
$195 M/$245 NM (0.3 CEUs)
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Wetlands and 404 Permitting
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Online Course
This online course provides an overview of wetlands, including a definition of what wetlands are, the regulation of wetlands, the 404 permitting process, wetlands mitigation and future directions.
6.0 PDHs. $295M/$345NM.
Audio Tape
Practical information on wetlands and 404 permitting, including how to get through the permitting process, technical aspects of wetalnds mitigation and creation, and how to integrate wetlands into projects. Enginereing, legal, and US Army Corps perspectives.
11 hours of audiotapes, workbook, and post-test.
1.1 CEUs. $395M/$495NM.
