Overview

This masterclass is an intensely practical guide on flood modelling for non-modellers. This masterclass will explore modelling software, the application of this software, data and the scoping and managing of flood modelling projects from a non-technical perspective. The masterclass will also provide practical guidance on common mistakes made by modellers that non-technical staff can check for along with flood modelling case studies with lessons learnt and a manager’s modelling checklist.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this 1-day masterclass you will have a better understanding of:

• Flood Modelling Fundamentals.
• Common hydrologic and hydraulic modelling packages.
• The role of direct rainfall modelling.
• The role of supporting software such as QGIS.
• The role of CFD, GPU and HPC
• Fit for purpose modelling – what is appropriate and when.
• Why modellers always asking for special IT privileges.
• Common mistakes made by modellers that you can check for.
• How you can see what’s in the model and the model results.
• How long a flood modelling project should take and what the budget should be.
• How to scope projects to get the outcome you intended.
• Common project risks and how to manage these.
• Common exclusions applied consultants.
• What’s changed in Australian Rainfall and Runoff and other standards.

Featuring Our Speakers

Blake Boulton

Managing Director

Water Modelling Solutions PTY LTD

Blake Boulton is the Managing Director for WMS Engineering, a position he has held since founding the business in 2012. As Managing Director, Blake leads and sets the vision for the dedicated team of water modelling professionals spread across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Cairns. Blake has 20 years specialist experience undertaking flooding and drainage studies, linear infrastructure design, flooding and drainage investigations, development assessments and developing forecasting systems. Blake has experience both as a consultant and as a client-side project manager.

Prior to founding WMS Engineering, Blake worked for DHI as Business Area Manager for their flood consulting business activity nationally. In addition to strategically positioning DHI’s flood modelling team within the Australian water industry, Blake managed the development of several software tools and regularly provided training and advice to key clients throughout Australia.

Blake holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from Griffith University and is a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).

 

Who should attend?

• Managers of engineering teams
• Professionals receiving flood reports
• Flood industry professionals

Topics Covered

• Flood Modelling Fundamentals
• Modelling Software
• Data Types, Sources and Common Issues
• Fit for Purpose Modelling
• Modelling Oversight for Non-Modellers
• Managing Flood Modelling Projects
• What’s changed in ARR 2016 from ARR 1987