Project Number: 6217-13000-008-26
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Feb 01, 2007
End Date: Sep 30, 2010

Objective:
To develop and enhance computer models for evaluation of channels, spillways, and earthen embankments. The development and enhancement of the computer models will contribute to the transfer of technology developed through research at HERU to the user community. Focus will be on predictive models needed by USDA for flood control design and rehabilitation of channels, spillways, and earthen embankments. Products will be in the form of engineering computer models and user documents suitable for use by professionals involved in design and/or rehabilitation of dams and other hydraulic structures.

Approach:
ARS-HERU, and Darrel Temple will work to develop and enhance computer models based on the results of ARS research relative to design and rehabilitation of dams and other hydraulic structures. This will involve evaluation of research results, computer code development, integration with software interfaces, user documentation, and validation and verification based on physical model testing and case histories.