Contents
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 TUFLOW Quadtree Structure
Figure 2.1 TUFLOW Modelling Concept
Figure 2.2 NotePad++ TUFLOW Syntax Highlighting
Figure 2.3 QGIS with TUFLOW Viewer
Figure 3.1 1D Pipe Network and Embankment Culvert Linked to 2D
Figure 3.2 1D Open Channel Linked to 2D
Figure 3.3 TUFLOW HPC Quadtree Grid (3 Level Refinement)
Figure 3.4 20m grid size shown against the 1m DTM
Figure 3.5 2D Topography Sampling Concept and DEM Interpretation (Traditional vs SGS)
Figure 3.6 Model Convergence with and without SGS
Figure 3.7 Longitudinal Profile without SGS
Figure 3.8 Longitudinal Profile with SGS
Figure 3.9 Cell Size Convergence Concept Example
Figure 3.10 Example of zeroth order interpolation
Figure 3.11 Example of first order interpolation
Figure 3.12 Example of second order interpolation
Figure 3.13 TUFLOW HPC 1D/2D Timestep Syncronisation
Figure 4.1 Example of a Simple TCF
Figure 4.2 Example of a Simple ECF
Figure 4.3 Example of a Simple TGC
Figure 4.4 Reduction of Control Files using Event Management
Figure 5.1 1D Channels, Structures and Nodes
Figure 5.2 All Parallel Conveyance Calculation Method
Figure 5.3 Change in Resistance Conveyance Calculation Method
Figure 5.4 1D Inlet Control Culvert Flow Regimes
Figure 5.5 1D Outlet Control Culvert Flow Regimes
Figure 5.6 Arch Bridge Editor Tool
Figure 5.7 Bradley Weir Submergence Curve (Bradley, 1978)
Figure 5.8 Ogee Spillway Discharge Coefficient, based on Figure 9-23 (USBR, 1987)
Figure 5.9 Adjustment of Discharge Coefficient based on \(H_{e}\)/\(H_{0}\), Figure 9-24 (USBR, 1987)
Figure 5.10 Weir Submergence Curves from the Literature
Figure 5.11 Weir Submergence Curves using Villemonte Equation
Figure 5.12 Schematisation of 1D Piping Failure
Figure 5.13 Schematisation of 1D Dam Failure
Figure 5.14 Example of Pit Inlet Database
Figure 5.15 Road Crossfall Option
Figure 5.16 Flow Expansion/Contraction at a Manhole
Figure 5.17 Change in Flow Direction at a Manhole
Figure 5.18 Change in Inlet/Outlet Height at a Manhole
Figure 5.19 Engelund Energy Loss Approach at Manholes
Figure 5.20 Virtual Pipe Lag Methods
Figure 5.21 Nodal Storage in Open Channel & Pipe Networks
Figure 7.1 TUFLOW HPC 2D SWE Finite Volume Scheme Approach
Figure 7.2 Location of Zpts and Computation Points
Figure 7.3 Effect of Enhanced Dry Boundary Viscosity Term Treatment
Figure 7.4 Redundant Perimeter Sections Reported in the TLF
Figure 7.5 Visual Representation of Data Layering in TUFLOW
Figure 7.6 2D Cell Topography - Traditional Approach
Figure 7.7 Example of Log Law Variation of Mannings n with Depth
Figure 7.8 Example of Log Law versus Constant Mannings n with Depth
Figure 7.9 Example of Materials .csv File Format
Figure 7.10 Example of the Grass.csv file read into the Materials.csv
Figure 7.11 Example of the Trees.csv file read into the Materials.csv
Figure 7.12 Green-Ampt Model Concept1
Figure 7.13 Example of Horton Infiltration Rate over Time
Figure 7.14 Example Soils .tsoilf File Format
Figure 7.15 Flow patterns using 2D FC cells (i.e. a fully 2D solution)
Figure 7.16 Flow patterns using a 1D element connected to 2D SX links
Figure 7.17 Flow patterns using a 1D element connected to 2D HX links
Figure 7.18 2D BG Shape Attributes and Vertical Distribution of Form Loss Coefficient
Figure 7.19 Depth Averaged FLC Applied Using Four Adjustment Approaches
Figure 7.20 CFD benchmarking study of FLC vs \(D_{Pier}\)/\(T_{SuperS}\) ratio (\(h_{B}\)/\(T\) in the original paper)
Figure 7.22 Example of Quadtree Nesting Level Polygons
Figure 7.23 Examples of Automatic Quadtree Refinement
Figure 7.24 Example Showing Removal of Inactive Cells
Figure 7.25 Traditional (non-SGS) Approach
Figure 7.26 SGS Approach
Figure 7.27 SGS Breakline Detection Delta Output
Figure 7.28 Diagram of SGS Z Shape Line Approach Options
Figure 7.29 Diagram of SGS SX Z Flag Approach Options
Figure 7.30 Illustration of soil layers and flows in adjoining cells
Figure 7.31 Non-Newtonian Shear Stress and Velocity Profile
Figure 7.32 Setting FC Parameters for a Bridge Structure
Figure 7.33 Setting FCSH Parameters for a Bridge Structure
Figure 8.1 Cell Cross-hair Selection Approach
Figure 8.3 Example Rainfall Database
Figure 8.4 Example Depth Total Grid
Figure 8.5 Simple BC Database Example (bc_dbase.csv)
Figure 8.6 Example BC Database Source Files (heads.csv)
Figure 8.7 Example BC Database Source Files (flows.csv)
Figure 8.8 Example BC Database Using Event Text
Figure 8.9 Example BC Database Source Files Using Event Text
Figure 8.10 Example DSS File
Figure 8.11 Time-series Curve Example
Figure 10.1 1D/2D Linking Configurations
Figure 10.2 HX Connection: Nested 1D Open Channel Plan View
Figure 10.3 HX Connection: Example of Momentum Preservation across HX Lines
Figure 10.4 HX Connection: Nested 1D Open Channel Section View
Figure 10.5 HX Connection: External 1D Network Boundary Connection
Figure 10.6 SX Connection Options
Figure 10.7 SX Connection: Pipe Network Plan View
Figure 10.8 SX Connection: Pipe Network -Section View
Figure 10.9 SWMM 1D Connection: Culvert
Figure 10.10 SWMM 1D Connection: Pipe Network
Figure 10.11 SWMM 1D / TUFLOW 1D Connection
Figure 10.12 Compatibility of Recent Flood Modeller and TUFLOW versions
Figure 10.13 Schematic of a Multiple Domain Model linked via a 1D Domain
Figure 10.14 Schematic of a Multiple 2D Domain Model using the 2d_bc 2D Link
Figure 10.15 Multiple 2D Domain Model 2D Link Check Files
Figure 11.1 Regular Grid Depth Output (Left) and HR Grid Depth Output (Right)
Figure 11.2 Example Hazard File for User Defined Hazard
Figure 11.3 Adding Triangles into 1d_WLL Layer to Infill Areas
Figure 11.4 Interpretation of PO Objects and Map Output
Figure 11.5 Example of the QGIS TUFLOW Plugin for a Reporting Location
Figure 11.6 Example Use of Gauge Data Output Layer
Figure 13.1 TUFLOW Engine Files
Figure 13.2 Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel from the Desktop
Figure 13.3 NVIDIA GPU Model
Figure 13.4 Check the Website for your NVIDIA Card
Figure 13.5 NVIDIA System Information
Figure 13.6 Accessing Driver Updates from the NVIDIA Control Panel
Figure 13.7 Flood Modeller Settings
Figure 13.8 12D 2D Quick Setting
Figure 13.9 12D TUFLOW Project Editor
Figure 13.10 SMS Settings
Figure 14.1 Example TUFLOW Classic Console (DOS) Display Window
Figure 14.2 Example TUFLOW HPC Console (DOS) Display Windows
Figure 14.3 Filter by Code Number
Figure 15.1 Maximum and Minimum Water Level and Flow Output
Figure 15.2 Example of the ccA GIS Layer Highlighting Culvert Performance
Figure 15.3 Example of the _TS Layer Flow Output
Figure 15.4 Example of the _TS Layer Stability Styling
Figure 15.5 Impact Mapping
Figure 16.1 TUFLOW HPC Minimum Timestep (dt) Map Output
Figure 16.2 TUFLOW HPC.TLF Repeating Timesteps
Figure 16.3 Timestep and Control Numbers plotted from the .hpc.dt.csv
Figure 16.4 TUFLOW Warning 2551 Messages in QGIS
Figure 16.5 TUFLOW RAM Error
Figure 16.6 Influence of 2D Domain Size on RAM Allocation
Figure 17.1 ArcGIS Pro TUFLOW Toolbar
List of Tables
Table 1.1 TUFLOW Modelling Environment
Table 2.1 Supporting Software Options
Table 2.2 Recommended Sub-Folder Structure
Table 2.3 List of Most Commonly Used File Types - Control Files
Table 2.4 List of Most Commonly Used File Types - Input, Output and Check File Types
Table 2.5 GIS Input Data Layers and Recommended Prefixes - 2D Domain
Table 2.6 GIS Input Data Layers and Recommended Prefixes - 1D Domain
Table 2.7 TUFLOW Tips and Tricks
Table 3.1 Recommended 2D Cell Size
Table 3.2 HPC 2D Adaptive Timestep Controlling Numbers
Table 4.1 List of Available Control Files
Table 4.2 Reserved Characters Text Files
Table 4.3 Notation Used in Command Documentation Text Files
Table 4.4 Model Units - Inputs
Table 4.5 List of Available Databases
Table 4.6 TUFLOW Interpretation of Supported GIS Objects
Table 4.7 TUFLOW Interpretation of Unsupported GIS Objects
Table 5.1 1D Channel (Line) Types
Table 5.2 1D Channel (Line) Types - Additional/Optional Channel Flags
Table 5.3 Open Channels: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.4 1D Cross-Section Table Link (1d_xs) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.5 Culverts and Pipes: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.6 1D Culvert Flow Regime Flags
Table 5.7 Computed Values of Modified Energy Loss Coefficient
Table 5.8 Commands for the Blockage Matrix Method
Table 5.9 Example Blockage Matrix File
Table 5.10 Bridges: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.11 1D Bridge Geometry Table Link (1d_bg) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.12 Arch Bridges 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.13 Arch Bridge Properties .csv
Table 5.14 Weir Types
Table 5.15 Default Attribute Values for the Weir Equation for Different Weir Flows
Table 5.16 Weirs: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.17 1D Model Network (1d_nwke) OPTIONAL Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.18 Special Channels: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.19 Variable Value Types
Table 5.20 Keywords Returned by Status Variable
Table 5.21 Values Returned by ‘Operational Variables’.
Table 5.22 Piping & Dam Failure Channels: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.23 .toc Commands to Set Weir Flow Equation Parameters in DF Channel
Table 5.24 Pits: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.25 Pits: 1D Model Network (1d_pit) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.26 Pit Inlet Database Format
Table 5.27 Q Pit Flow Regime Flags
Table 5.28 1D Manhole (1d_mh) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.29 1d_nwk Point Object Types
Table 5.30 Nodes: 1D Model Network (1d_nwk) Attribute Descriptions
Table 5.31 1D Model Network (1d_nd) Attribute Descriptions for Nodes
Table 5.32 1D Nodal Area Table Link (1d_na) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.1 Location (2d_loc) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.2 Cell Codes
Table 7.3 2D Code (2d_code) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.4 2D Zpt Commands
Table 7.5 2D Z-Shape (2d_zsh) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.6 2D Variable Z-Shape (2d_vzsh) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.7 2D Tin (2d_ztin) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.8 2D Z (2d_z_) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.9 2D Materials (2d_mat) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.10 Materials .csv File Format
Table 7.11 Materials .tmf File Format
Table 7.12 USDA Soil types for the Green-Ampt Infiltration Method
Table 7.13 .tsoilf Parameters
Table 7.14 2D Soil (2d_soil) GIS Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.15 Hydraulic Structure Modelling Approaches
Table 7.16 2D Bridge Shape (2d_bg) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.17 2D Bridge Shape Points (2d_bg_pts) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.18 Layered Flow Constriction Shape (2d_lfcsh) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.19 Layered Flow Constriction Shape Point (2d_lfcsh_pts) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.20 2D Quadtree (2d_qnl) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.21 HPC .tsoilf Parameters
Table 7.22 Flow Constriction Shape (2d_fcsh) Attribute Descriptions
Table 7.23 Flow Constriction (2d_fc) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.1 Recommended BC Arrangements
Table 8.2 HPC Boundary Approach Descriptions
Table 8.3 1D Boundary Condition and Link Types
Table 8.4 1D Boundary Conditions (1d_bc) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.5 2D Boundary Condition and Link Types
Table 8.6 2D Boundary Conditions (2d_bc) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.7 2D Source over Area (2d_sa) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.8 2D Source over Area Rainfall (2d_sa_rf) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.9 2D Source over Area Trigger (2d_sa_tr) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.10 2D Source over Area Flow Feature (2d_sa_po) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.11 2D Direct Rainfall over Area (2d_rf) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.12 BC Database Keyword Descriptions
Table 8.13 GIS Attribute Details for Cyclone (2d_cyc) layer
Table 8.14 2D External Wind Stress (2d_ws) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.15 1D Initial Water Level (1d_iwl) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.16 2D Initial Water Level (2d_iwl) Attribute Descriptions
Table 8.17 2D Groundwater (2d_gw) GIS Attribute Descriptions
Table 9.1 GIS Input Data Layers and Recommended Prefixes
Table 9.2 Global Database Keyword Descriptions
Table 9.3 AD BC Database Keyword Descriptions
Table 9.4 2D Initial Conditions (2d_ad_ic) Attribute Descriptions
Table 9.5 2D Minimum Dispersion Coefficient (2d_ad_md) Attribute Descriptions
Table 9.6 _ADcfl.csv File Columns
Table 9.7 _ADmass.csv File Columns
Table 10.1 SWMM Inlet Usage (swmm_inlet_usage) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.1 Map Output Format Options - Mesh Based Output Formats
Table 11.2 Map Output Format Options - Options for XMDF Format
Table 11.3 Map Output Format Options - Grid Based Output Formats
Table 11.4 Map Output Types (Excluding Hazard (Z) Types)
Table 11.5 Map Output Hazard (Z) Types
Table 11.6 1D Water Level Line (1d_wll) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.7 1D Water Level Line Point (1d_wllp) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.8 2D Gauge Level Output (2d_glo) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.9 Time-Series (PO) Data Types - Point, Line or Region
Table 11.10 2D Plot Output (2d_po) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.11 2D Longitudinal Profiles (2d_lp) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.12 0d_RL Reporting Location Attributes
Table 11.13 2d_GDO_ Gauge Data Output Attributes
Table 11.14 2D Z-Shape Route (2d_zshr) Attribute Descriptions
Table 11.15 RCP Output (2d_zshr) Attribute Description
Table 11.16 Commands used to Control TUFLOW Outputs
Table 13.1 TUFLOW Versions (iSP, iDP, w64)
Table 13.2 TUFLOW.exe Options (Switches)
Table 13.3 TCF commands (apart from Timestep) specific to the TUFLOW HPC solver
Table 14.1 Channel and Node Flow Regime Flags (.eof File)
Table 14.2 Types of Check Files
Table 14.3 MB.csv File Columns
Table 14.4 MB1D.csv File Columns
Table 14.5 MB2D.csv File Columns
Table 14.6 TSMB GIS Layer Attributes
Table 14.7 TSMB1d2d GIS Layer Attributes
Table 14.8 MB_HPC.csv File Columns
Table 15.1 Plot Folder File Descriptions
Table 15.2 _TS GIS Layer Descriptions
Table 16.1 Simulation Summary Healthy Model Indicators
Table 16.2 Quality Control Check List
Table 17.1 QGIS TUFLOW Plugin - Tools
Table 18.1 Default Changes from TUFLOW 2020-10 to 2023-03
Table 18.2 Default Changes from TUFLOW 2020-01 to 2020-10
Table 18.3 Default Changes from TUFLOW 2018-03 to 2020-01
References
Figure courtesy of University of Texas https://www.caee.utexas.edu/prof/mckinney/ce374k/Overheads/10-Infiltration.pdf#page=20↩︎