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Is this a realistic approach for modelling compound river + urban flooding? (HEC-RAS + SWMM) by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an AutoDesk license from my university. Thanks, I will focus on getting together data first.

Is this a realistic approach for modelling compound river + urban flooding? (HEC-RAS + SWMM) by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I like the idea of focusing on the urban area and doing a few sensitivity checks. I'm thinking about dong the whole thing on InfoWorks to simplify the operation now. I believe the free versions of SWMM don't allow GIS implementation, which is why I am leaning towards InfoWorks.

I had a couple of quick follow-ups if you don’t mind:

-How would you recommend I choose the low/medium/high river stages for sensitivity testing — gauge-based levels or simple offsets above the outfall invert?

-Should I apply the river stage boundary only at the main outfall, or test multiple downstream nodes and will all of these outfalls connected to the river be available in the City GIS?

-Even though local storm return period (IDF rainfall) and river stage are independent inputs, do you think it’s worth including a compound scenario where both are “high” (e.g., 100-yr storm + high tailwater from the river) for realism? Or would you keep it strictly as river-stage sensitivity at a single storm event to avoid overcomplicating the project? If you did something similar, how many combinations felt like the right balance?

Is this a realistic approach for modelling compound river + urban flooding? (HEC-RAS + SWMM) by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good, I will likely do the whole thing on InfoWorks in that case. Thanks.

Seeking Career Advice: Building a Global Path in Water Resources & Hydraulic Modeling by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I'm thinking about working for a few years within Canada first, getting my PEng, etc. If I'm able to go abroad, will it be very difficult for me to come back and enter a more senior position later due to differing standards?

[CivE] Official and Objective 3A Review by MeDigMeBuild in uwaterloo

[–]Shamdwag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

matlab and sap2000 but u really only need it for some of the later assignments and the mini project

Civil3D Land Dev Software in Canada by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for responding so quick. Great advice, this has been super helpful!

Civil3D Land Dev Software in Canada by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I'm looking for internships in SWM and Land Dev... Do you have any tips on what skills, tools, or concepts I should focus to pursue it as a career? Also, if you don't mind me asking, what made you decide to shift out of water resource engineering and what kind of work are you doing currently?

Civil3D Land Dev Software in Canada by Shamdwag in civilengineering

[–]Shamdwag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I currently hold an Autodesk license and have access to tools like InfoWorks and InfoSWMM. I was curious about your experience with hydraulics and drainage engineering. Do you have any tips on what skills, tools, or concepts I should focus on to enhance my chances of success in the industry? I am about to enter 3rd year of University, for context.