WMS:HEC-RAS

HEC-RAS is a one-dimensional model for computing water surface profiles for steady state or gradually varied flow. HEC-RAS supports networks of channels and is capable of modeling subcritical, supercritical, and mixed flow regime profiles. HEC-RAS is able to model obstructions in the flow path.

The WMS interface to HEC-RAS includes tools for setting up the river networks and cross-sections as well as post-processing capabilities. WMS reads and writes the HEC-GeoRAS GIS import format.

The first step to using HEC-RAS with WMS is to setup the river schematic. For information on the tools and processes to setup a river schematic, see the 1D River Hydraulic Module. Specific attributes for a HEC-RAS simulation include:

Assigning Materials

Roughness values for HECRAS are tied to materials in WMS which must be assigned as line properties inside the cross-section database. To assign roughness values to the materials, choose HecRas | Material Properties. Also, the property type that is being used for the material values must be specified in the model control dialog. This dialog is accessed by selecting HecRas | Model Control from the menu.

Running HEC-RAS

Before loading the data into HEC-RAS, the simulation needs to be saved in HEC-RAS GIS export format. This is done by using File | Save As and changing the type to HEC-RAS GIS export format. The file can then be loaded into HEC-RAS by choosing File | Import From GIS Format inside the geometry editor. See HEC-RAS documentation for information about setting up boundary conditions and running the model.

Once the solution has been generated the data may be used in WMS for post-processing. The data must first be exported to GIS format from within HEC-RAS (Under File Menu choose export GIS format). This file can be opened inside of WMS. Once this solution data has been loaded into WMS, plots can be generated from the solution. For information on how to use the post-processing tools that are found in WMS, see the 1D hydraulic Module document.

Related Topics

• 1D Hydraulic Modeling
• Export GIS File
• Import GIS File
• Managing Cross Sections
• Bridges/Culverts
• Run Simulation
• Load Project
• Start HEC-RAS
• Area Property Coverage
• Extracting Cross Sections
• Material Properties
• Read Solution
• Recompute All Stations