0-6549 hydraulic performance of staggered-barrel culverts for stream crossings
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26 Aug 2010: Progress Meeting. 0-6549 Hydraulic Performance of Staggered-Barrel Culverts for Stream Crossings. Agenda. Introductions By-Task Progress Problems Miscellaneous Lab Visit. Introductions. Researchers: Project Management Committee: Visitors:. Project Background. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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26 Aug 2010: Progress Meeting
0-6549 Hydraulic Performance of Staggered-Barrel Culverts for Stream
Crossings
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Agenda
• Introductions
• By-Task Progress
• Problems
• Miscellaneous
• Lab Visit
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Introductions• Researchers:
• Project Management Committee:
• Visitors:
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Project Background
• Develop knowledge to address the issue of solids accommodation in Texas Department of Transportation low-water crossing structures (not bridges).
• To develop design guidelines to assist in building multiple barrel systems that mimic the necessary stream behavior to facilitate solids migration.
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Progress by Tasks
• Brief by-task report.– Task 1: Literature Review– Task 2: Screening Tools– Task 3: Quantitative Modeling– Task 4: Data Analysis– Task 5: Reporting
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Task 1: Literature Review
• TM1 submitted.– Copies on server
• Database(s) assembled.– QA/QC complete, still finding
inconsistencies, but small fraction of the database.
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Task 2: Screening tool(s).
• Database dependent– QA/QC on-going as just reported– Tools in-progress to allow database use.
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Task 3: Quantitative modeling.
• Laboratory system functional.– Have solids in-place and will demonstrate
today.– Have USGS provided satellite uplink to
capture measurements.– Most instruments are ready– Camera lens choices and other methods
still in-progress before begin production experiments.
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Task 4: Data Analysis.
• 2-D/2-phase computer program (UH researchers) to guide experiments.
• MIKE-3D CFD computer program (TTU) to extrapolate to larger scales.
• CAP-R (Culvert Analysis Program – R) to provide design and performance guidance.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/uv/?site_no=333509101470800&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00062,72020,00054
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Task 5: Reporting.
• SAR due end of August
• Monthly reports on server; July 2010 should be there.
• TM1 submitted
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Problems Encountered
• Taking TTU longer to start experiments than anticipated.– Weir calibration
• Nuisance issues.– Leaks, computers failing, etc.
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Miscellaneous
• Anticipate some additional model building expenses first quarter FY11.
• Would like to visit some systems in FY11.
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Laboratory Tour