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Hydraulic analysis skill for open channel flow, culverts, and pipe networks

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Hydraulic Analysis Engine Skill

Purpose

The Hydraulic Analysis Engine Skill performs hydraulic analysis for open channels, culverts, and pipe networks using Manning's equation and energy-momentum principles.

Capabilities

  • Open channel flow (Manning's equation)
  • Culvert hydraulics (inlet/outlet control)
  • Pipe network analysis
  • Energy and momentum calculations
  • Backwater analysis
  • Spillway design calculations
  • Critical and normal depth
  • Gradually varied flow

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

  • Sizing drainage structures
  • Analyzing channel capacity
  • Evaluating flood elevations
  • Designing spillways

Prerequisites

  • Channel geometry defined
  • Flow rates established
  • Boundary conditions known
  • Roughness values selected

Best Practices

  • Verify Manning's n values
  • Check flow regime
  • Consider tailwater effects
  • Validate with observations

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

  • Hydraulic Structure Design
  • Stormwater Management Design
  • Flood Analysis and Mitigation

Configuration

hydraulic-analysis-engine:
  analysis-types:
    - open-channel
    - culvert
    - pipe-network
    - spillway
  flow-types:
    - steady
    - unsteady
    - uniform
    - varied

Output Artifacts

  • Water surface profiles
  • Culvert analysis
  • Network solutions
  • Energy grade lines