HYDRAULICS/HYDROLOGY

Hydraulics and hydrology are our bread-and-butter. WRE engineers combine strong academic backgrounds with practical experience. While reliance on computer models is common, we understand that the computer is only a tool, albeit a powerful one, and all models have inherent limitations. Our engineers have the experience necessary to use computers to full advantage without sacrificing practicality and common sense. Typical projects include:

• Hydrologic analysis of watersheds
• Reservoir operation models
• Hydraulic analysis for bridges and culverts
• Hydraulic design for:
• Overflow dams
• Gated and ungated spillways
• Dam outlets, reservoir adits, screens
• Fish screens and ladders
• Pump stations
• Lined and unlined canals
• Pressure conduits
• River training structures
• Diversion and control structures
• Circulating water systems
• Outfalls, intakes, and shafts