Announcement for Engineering Students and Postgraduate Researcher

The Center for Water and Environment at Sana’a University is pleased to announce the organization of a free international training lecture delivered by CivilGEO, a global leader in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software.

Lecture Title:
Practical Applications of GeoHECRAS and GeoHECHMS in River and Flood Modeling

Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Yemen Time)

The Center for Water and Environment at Sana’a University cordially invites you to attend this specialized academic event, which will be conducted via ZOOM, with the participation of experts in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

Access Link:

https://civilgeo.zoom.us/j/86316047420?pwd=c1MzUjY4T1JWcGFQaWt1UWplMU5HZz09

Meeting ID: 863 1604 7420
Passcode: 48039

Agenda: GeoHECRAS & GeoHECHMS Software Demonstration

1. Introduction to CivilGEO Software Suite
   • Overview of CivilGEO’s mission and software offerings.
   • Discussion on how GeoHECRAS and GeoHECHMS integrate with existing workflows to enhance productivity.
2. GeoHECRAS: Advanced Hydraulic Modeling
   • 1D and 2D Modeling Capabilities:Rapid construction of HEC-RAS models for steady and unsteady flow conditions.
   • Bridge and Culvert Analysis:Design and analysis of roadway crossings, including scour analysis.
   • Floodplain Mapping:Generation of floodplain and floodway maps for FEMA compliance.
   • Terrain Integration:Extraction of cross-sections from 3D digital elevation data, including LiDAR and DEMs.
   • CAD & GIS Compatibility:Seamless integration with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ESRI ArcGIS platforms.
3. GeoHECHMS: Streamlined Hydrologic Modeling
   • Automated Watershed Delineation:Rapid identification of sub basins and stream networks.
   • Curve Number (CN) Computation:Automated calculation using land use and soil data.
   • Lag Time and Time of Concentration (TOC):Efficient computation to support hydrologic modeling.
   • Design Storm Assignment:Automatic determination of design storms based on project location.
   • Detention Pond Design:Tools for designing and analyzing detention and retention ponds.
   • CAD & GIS Compatibility:Integration with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ESRI ArcGIS for enhanced modeling.
4. Live Demonstration
   • Walkthrough of both GeoHECRAS and GeoHECHMS interfaces.
   • Real-world examples showcasing the software’s capabilities.
5. Q&A Session
   • Open discussion to address specific questions, needs, or scenarios from your team