2D Water Modeling – HCF Lunch & Learn

Bryson Price, a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and a water resources EIT, led a company-sponsored Lunch & Learn on 2D hydraulic modeling in HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System). He broke down how this advanced simulation method divides landscapes into grid-like cells to show how water flows across terrain. With detailed animations and real-world examples, Bryson explained how 2D models offer more nuanced and accurate results, perfect for complex floodplain analysis. HEC-RAS is the most common tool used for flood mapping, dam breaches, and bridge scour, offering flexible, multi-sided computational cells to map flow over complex terrain. Thanks to Bryson for making a complex topic both accessible and engaging!💧💧💧

Team Outing at the Ballpark

 We took a break from project deadlines and headed out to a Salt Lake Bees game for some team bonding, sunshine, and stadium snacks. We even sat in the home run zone—and came a few feet (and one popcorn bucket) away from catching a ball or two!⚾🐝

Because no baseball outing is complete without a corny joke:
Why did the baseball team hire an engineer?
Because they needed help with their pitch! 😄

Great company, close calls, and a few extra sunburns—now that’s a solid team outing.