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Problem Statement: One River Reach (River TREEO, Reach Main) Discharges

This document provides instructions for a lab exercise using HEC-RAS software to model flow in a triangular open channel. The steps include: 1) creating a new project file; 2) building the geometric data by adding reaches, cross sections, and channel properties; 3) entering steady flow data of 50 cfs; 4) running a backwater profile analysis; and 5) viewing the results in graphics and tables. The goal is to generate a backwater profile along an 800-foot reach using HEC-RAS for a peak flow of 50 cfs entering a downstream basin.

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Problem Statement: One River Reach (River TREEO, Reach Main) Discharges

This document provides instructions for a lab exercise using HEC-RAS software to model flow in a triangular open channel. The steps include: 1) creating a new project file; 2) building the geometric data by adding reaches, cross sections, and channel properties; 3) entering steady flow data of 50 cfs; 4) running a backwater profile analysis; and 5) viewing the results in graphics and tables. The goal is to generate a backwater profile along an 800-foot reach using HEC-RAS for a peak flow of 50 cfs entering a downstream basin.

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HEC-RAS

LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Project File: LAB_1.PRJ

HEC-RAS input files for example problem with single triangular open channel.
Input data for open channel, copy cross sections, and interpolate cross sections..
Generate program files, perform analysis and review output. Discussion of output
formats available from HEC-RAS (e.g., charts, tables, figures).
Problem Statement: One river reach (River TREEO, Reach Main) discharges
into a downstream basin outlet. The peak discharge has been calculated at 50 cfs,
using other methodology for input into HEC-RAS. The reach is 800 feet long.
To Do: Prepare a backwater profile analysis along the creek.

NOTE:
Projects consist of multiple files with multiple file extensions.
Extension:
PRJ
G**
F**
P**
R**
O**

File Description
Main Project File
Geometry File
Steady Flow File
Plan File
Run File (contains results)
Output File (used to create graphs and tables)

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LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Lab #1 Steps to Develop the HEC-RAS Model:


1.

Open HEC-RAS
Go to Windows Start, Programs, HEC, and click on the HEC-RAS icon.

2.

Enter Project Information


Select File, New Project

Create Directory: Problems (enter)


Enter Short Project ID and Project Filename (extension is added automatically)
Short Project ID: RAS LAB 1
Project Filename: RASLAB1 (extension is added automatically)
Add Project Description: RAS LAB # 1 (optional information)

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3.

LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Begin building model.


Start Geometric Data

Select Edit, Geometric Data


Reaches

Cross
Sections

4.

Add Reaches and Cross Sections


Draw Reach by Selecting the Reach Button (Click Once)
Move over screen to draw reach
Define Reach proceeding from upstream to downstream
With cursor in draw screen, click mouse button once to start
Move cursor, click mouse button once to add point, change direction
At downsteam point, doubleclick mouse button to end

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4.

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TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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continued
Enter River Name (TREEO) and Reach Name (MAIN)

5.

Add Cross Sections to Reach


Select Cross Section Button (click once)

(optional)
follows:

Select Options, Add a new Cross Section


Enter Station Location (1.0)and Cross Section Description
Station must be numerical value and are defined as
lower station downstream, higher stations upstream

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LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Cross Section Data


Cross Sections typically enter left to right looking downstream
Cross Section Stationing in left column
Elevation Data in right column
Triangular Channel
Station
Elevation
0
7
30
6
50
4
70
6
90
7

THIS IS A TRIANGULAR
CHANNEL,10:1 SIDE SLOPE

Enter downstream reach lengths for main channel and overbanks


No downstream reach lengths for most downstream section
Furthest downstream section defined by boundary conditions
Add Mannings n value for main channel and overbanks
.04
.035
.04
Outer Banks are outside Main Channel.
Must correspond to a cross section station.
Left Main Channel Bank at 30 Right Main Channel Bank at 70
Repeat for additional Cross Sections
Use Add, Copy, Interpolate
Copy -

Define New Cross Section Name: 9.0


Adjust Elevation: +4 feet (1/2 percent slope)
Revise Downstream Reach Lengths: 800 feet
Exit Cross Section Data Editor

Interpolate -

On main geometry screen


Tools, XS Interpolation, Within a Reach
Maximum distance: 100 feet
Interpolate XSs, Close
Interpolated Cross Sections have * by station name
Interpolated Cross Sections can be made permanent by
editing the name in the cross section editor and
removing the asterisk

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LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

SAVE GEOMETRIC DATA, file name automatically assigned

6.

Start Steady Flow Data

Select Edit, Steady Flow Data

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LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Enter the Flow for the River TREEO and Reach Main :
(this is the flow at the upstream cross section of each)

50 cfs

Enter Boundary Conditions


Most Downstream Channel
- use Known Water Surface Elevation
- Critical Depth, determined by size of channel
- Normal Depth defined by channel shape, slope, and flow
- Rating Curve (user defined)
- HEC-RAS will normally set these automatically

Normal Depth,
slope = 0.005

SAVE STEADY FLOW DATA, file name automatically assigned

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7.

LAB #1
TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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Simulate Backwater Analysis

Select Run, Simulate


Select Geometry File: TREEO LAB 1
Select Steady Flow File

Save Steady Flow Analysis File


Description: TREEO LAB 1
8.

Short Form: LAB 1

COMPUTE
Options within this segment allow for error checking, precision, etc.
See FINISHED COMPUTATION screen for errors and warnings.
Close Window

EXIT STEADY FLOW ANALYSIS

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9.

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TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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View Results
View Graphics
Cross Sections
Profiles
Rating Curves (multiple profiles)
X-Y-Z Perspective (3-D)
View, X-Y-Z Perspective Plot

View, Water Surface Profile

print using File, Print from screen or copy to Windows clipboard

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TRIANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL

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View Tables
Cross Sections/Culverts/Bridges
Profile Table
Summary Errors/Warnings

print using File, Print from screen or copy to Windows clipboard


Cross Section 2.0: Water Surface Elevation = 5.94 feet
10.

Generate Report - File, Generate - Select Filename

SAVE PROJECT, file name assigned in step 1.

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