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Objectives:
•  Know HEC-RAS Modeling Approach
•  Culvert Terminology

Reference: HEC-RAS River Analysis System,

Hydraulic Reference Manual, Chapter 6, Jan. 2010.

Vern Bonner, P.E.

Carlsbad, CA
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