Modeling Drop Structures in HEC-RAS
Modeling Drop Structures in HEC-RAS
Structures in
HEC-RAS
Version 3.1
Modeling Drop Structures
Overview
Modeling a Drop Structure as an
Inline Structure (Weir).
Modeling a drop structure with cross-
sections through the drop.
Example using Lab Data.
subcritical
stilling basin:used
to dissipate energy
Submergence
is defined as
H2/H1
5 Cross Sections
4 3 1
2
Under the
Geometric
Dataclick on
Inline Structure
Cross Sections
Cross Sections
Increase n
values at
baffle
blocks to
account for
increased
roughness
Cross Sections
Inline Weir
Cross Sections