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Research Project: Development of a Monitoring Network, Engineering Tools, and Guidelines for the Design, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Embankment Dams, Hydraulic Structures, and Channels

Location: Agroclimate and Hydraulics Research Unit

Title: Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for dam and levee safety

Author
item Heiner, Bryan
item ISREAL-DEVADASON, BENJAMIN - Gannett Fleming

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/14/2025
Publication Date: 3/18/2025
Citation: Heiner, B.J., Isreal-Devadason, B.P. 2025. Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for dam and levee safety. Meeting Abstract. Association of State Dam Safety Officials 2025 Webinar Series 3/18/2025.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This webinar provides critical information as it relates to the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for dam and levee safety. The webinar will include the following: 1) an introduction to CFD modeling, 2) the fundamentals of CFD modeling, 3) how to set-up a dam and levee CFD application, 4) role of the CFD modeler, 5) dam and levee safety CFD applications and their benefits, 6) interpreting CFD model results, and 7) identifying when a CFD model is the most appropriate tool to utilize. This webinar is intended to convey the importance of CFD modeling in dam and levee safety research and design. CFD modeling can provide cost savings to researchers and dam and levee designers, and it allows dam and levee designers to make informed decisions when to seek physical modeling.