Finite Element Surface-water Model System: Two-Dimensional Depth-Averaged Flow and Sediment Transport Model - FESWMS FST2DH User Reference Guide
The purpose of this user reference guide is to provide the beginner or infrequent two-dimensional (2-D) surface-water modeler with helpful tips on utilizing the Surface-water Modeling System (SMS) and the Finite Element Surface-water Model System (FESWMS). General topics covered in the guide include the following: (1) Understanding the SMS graphical user interface (GUI) and its various components, programs, and applications; (2) Downloading, installing, and registering the SMS software, including how to obtain a password and software updates; (3) Importing background images and topographic data for use in constructing models; (4) Building and running a 2-D surface-water model by following a step-by-step procedure; (5) Managing files and saving project data; (6) Running the FST2DH finite element surface-water model; (7) Troubleshooting problems encountered while modeling; (8) Obtaining technical assistance.
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Corporate Authors:
Federal Highway Administration
Resource Center, 10 South Howard Street, Suite 4000
Baltimore, MD United States 21201 -
Authors:
- Arneson, Larry A
- Brown, Eric R
- Publication Date: 2007
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures;
- Pagination: 119p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Computer program documentation; Graphical user interfaces; Hydraulic structures; Software
- Subject Areas: Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01164273
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RC-BAL-07-0001
- Files: TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Jul 29 2010 9:24AM