Written by Chris Goodell, P.E., D. WRE | WEST Consultants
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In HEC-RAS conveyance for a given cross section is divided into the main channel, left overbank and right overbank. The distribution of conveyance is controlled by geometric features of the cross section itself, such as the terrain, bank station locations, ineffective flow triggers, and Manning’s n values. The latter three are typically subjective in how they are defined at any given location. It is important for the modeler to define these parameters to accurately define the hydraulics in the cross section, but also to maintain numerical stability for unsteady flow modeling.
Copyright © RASModel.com. 2009. All rights reserved.
In HEC-RAS conveyance for a given cross section is divided into the main channel, left overbank and right overbank. The distribution of conveyance is controlled by geometric features of the cross section itself, such as the terrain, bank station locations, ineffective flow triggers, and Manning’s n values. The latter three are typically subjective in how they are defined at any given location. It is important for the modeler to define these parameters to accurately define the hydraulics in the cross section, but also to maintain numerical stability for unsteady flow modeling.
A convenient way to check for appropriately defined conveyance distribution is a quick scan of Standard Table 2, in the Profile Output Table. Standard Table 2 displays the flow in the left overbank, main channel and right overbank (Q Left, Q Channel, Q Right). The modeler should view this table and look for cross sections that show a sudden change in distribution. Any sudden change is a good indication of poorly placed bank stations or ineffective flow triggers.
The attached table illustrates how Standard Table 2 can be used to locate areas of sudden changes in flow or conveyance distribution.
Is there any way to input rating curve when discharge and stage data are not following an increasing or decreasing trend but rather changes unpredictably with each other.
ReplyDeleteIs there any way to input rating curve to hec ras when stage and discharge are not following an increasing or decreasing trend but rather changes unpredictably with each other with time?
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about inputting observed data? Why would you want to input a rating curve?
DeleteHi Chris,
ReplyDeleteI'm modeling in steady flow downstream with boundary conditions (Known W. S.), but there is a sudden change in distribution (as you said) on the first interpolated cross section after cross section downstream. And then follows a consistent pattern.
How to solve this? It would be a geometry error?
Check your ineffective flow areas. Make sure they are all either on or off for a given profile. Also, make sure your bank stations are placed properly.
DeleteBut what is implication of defining the poorly placed bank stations?
ReplyDeleteHi chris,
ReplyDeleteI am modeling in steady flow with formation of bar by changing bed level elevation. Is it correct or I should requir some other changes.
i want to calculate conveyance from 1D modelling if anybody know about that can we discuss on teamviewer
ReplyDeleteIn my hec ras system negative conveyance is coming so what does it means
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