Instructor Chris E. Maeder, M.S., P.E. Senior Technical Engineer BOSS International Chris is in charge of product development at BOSS International, and has been involved in numerous training courses on various hydrology and hydraulic models, including DAMBRK, HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-RAS, RiverCAD, RMS, and WSPRO.

Course Description This training course is designed for both beginning and experienced hydraulic engineers who wish to learn how to use HEC-2 and HEC-RAS to perform river hydraulic modeling. This training course teaches the fundamentals of the HEC-2 and HEC-RAS hydraulic models, and how BOSS RMS and RiverCAD can be used to assist in this modeling process. Some knowledge of HEC-2, HEC-RAS, and AutoCAD or MicroStation is helpful, but not required. HEC-RAS is a new hydraulic model, meant to eventually replace HEC-2. HEC-RAS incorporates a number of changes over HEC-2. A comparison between the HEC-2 and HEC-RAS models is provided, along with each model's individual strengths and weaknesses. For example, HEC-RAS provides a more complete and accurate analysis of bridge and culvert discharge. The primary focus of this training course is to provide ”hands-on” experience to the modeler. For example, HEC-RAS’ new bridge scour and weir computation capabilities will be provided in this course. Participants will learn by doing, while using state-of-the-art BOSS RMS and BOSS RiverCAD software. The lectures and workshops will concentrate on demonstrating how to use the software in “real world” engineering applications. In addition, 2.4 CEU (continuing education units) are provided to all course participants. Course fee includes a complementary evaluation copy of the RMS and RiverCAD software packages. This three day training course covers the following: Benefit from "hands-on" instruction throughout the course Learn practical applications in river hydraulics Understand water surface profile modeling with HEC-2 and HEC-RAS Develop confidence in application of HEC-2 and HEC-RAS to a variety of modeling problems Learn how to troubleshoot models Learn how to review analysis results Learn advanced modeling techniques Learn to recognize potential problems in a modeling situation Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each model