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GeoHECRAS Overview

What is GeoHECRAS?

GeoHECRAS is a river modeling software used to compute water surface profiles for steady and unsteady flow models, bridge and culvert roadway crossings, FEMA floodplain encroachments, stream restorations, inline reservoir structures, off-channel storage areas, and much more. GeoHECRAS offers: • Quickly Build 1D & 2D HEC-RAS Models • Automatic Assignment of Land Cover as Manning’s Roughness • Digital Terrain Cross Section Cutting • Automated Bridge & Culvert Sizing and Designing • Automated FEMA Floodplain Encroachments • LiDAR Elevation Terrain Processing • Automated Model Calibration • AutoCAD, MicroStation & ESRI ArcGIS Compatible • 100% Compatible with US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS GeoHECRAS provides an easy-to-use, single graphical platform to rapidly create stunning HEC-RAS models and 3D visualizations from a variety of different data sources like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Google Maps, and more.

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GeoHECRAS is an AutoCAD, MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS compatible interactive 2D/3D graphical user interface data wrapper to the US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

GeoHECRAS isn't just HEC-RAS. It is a complete data wrapper to the HEC-RAS software that includes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and ArcGIS support. In addition, there are many workflow automation features that greatly speed up engineering projects requiring use of HEC-RAS.


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010, CivilGEO, Inc. is a Wisconsin-based engineering firm that specializes in developing easy-to-use, CAD & GIS based civil engineering software for the global market. CivilGEO's clients include many US State DOTs and Canadian Conservation Authorities, the USGS, many corporate giants like AECOM, Jacobs, Stantec, Kimley-Horn, Cardno, WSP, LJA, SMEC, Langan International, SRK Consulting and many more engineering firms worldwide. Ranked #1 in G
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Recent GeoHECRAS Reviews

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Michael M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"GeoHECRAS improved hydraulic modeling software"
The automation and user interface are both big upgrades from the traditional HECRAS software. The connection to google aerials, automated section c...
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Christian H.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"I have only used it once so far but it was a great time saver as compared to Hecras."
All of the integrated features such as mapping, easier file uploads, direct access to streamstats and a better UI.
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5.0 out of 5
"It has been a learning curve, but it is definitely an excellent software and easier to grasp."
I love the accuracy of the software and how flexible it can be in terms of inputting information and modeling.
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GeoHECRAS Media

GeoHECRAS Demo - 2D Mesh Generation and Refinement
Create either rectangular or adaptive meshes, depending upon the project requirements.
GeoHECRAS Demo - Particle Tracking Maps
Plot moving particles on the flood map to represent the flow field for both 1D river reaches and 2D flow areas.
GeoHECRAS Demo - CAD & GIS Integration
Integrate HEC-RAS directly with AutoCAD drawing files, Bentley MicroStation drawing files and ESRI ArcGIS map data.
GeoHECRAS Demo - 2D Bridge Analysis
Stamp bridge piers into the 2D mesh for the following pier shapes: Circular pier, Rectangular round nosed pier, Rectangular sharp nosed pier, Rectangular square nosed pier, Square pier
GeoHECRAS Demo - Assign Land Cover Data
Assign land cover polygons and/or National Land Cover Database (NLCD) data as Manning’s roughness to cross sections and 2D flow areas.
GeoHECRAS Demo - Digital Terrain Cross Section Cutting
Extract HEC-RAS cross sections from 3D digital elevation terrain data.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

The automation and user interface are both big upgrades from the traditional HECRAS software. The connection to google aerials, automated section cuts from surfaces and the ease of which files can import/export from Civil 3D among other automated features save time. The user interface has more options while being user friendly. The onboarding process during which we worked on an acutal billable project was nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

The one critique I have so far is pretty minor. I am unable to zoom in and out using the mouse wheel in the cross section viewer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Anytime I had an issue as a new user they provided support, usually by remoting in and solving my issue/question in a timely fasion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Michael,

Thanks a lot for sharing your review. Reading comments like yours gives a boost to our confidence; and, of course, we are very pleased to know that GeoHECRAS helps you achieve your engineering goals.

We also appreciate hearing your concern regarding zooming in and out in the cross section viewer. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS.

To ensure you have the best experience in the future, reach out to us at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

Nirali S.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

Easy to bring surface from AutoCAD and create terrain, which I can directly use to cut cross sections. Integration with other programs are the big help. Also, it calculates the Bank station distances automatically. That helped me tremendously in creating existing models for fast pace projects. GeoHECRAS can create Water Surface Elevation and Velocity in just one click and the visual effect of that helps explain the client the problem area easier. Great user-friendly software to create HECRAS models in a short amount of time with precise cross sections.

Excellent customer support. Outstanding modeling creation techniques and user-friendly Ribbons to create models.

I can not think of doing any future projects without GeoHECRAS. GeoHECRAS tries to incorporate any additional features that you may think you need for your project, and tries to add them to the future version of GeoHECRAS. Great experience of using GeoHECRAS.

Recently I am using GeoHECRAS on very regular basis as more projects are for creek restoration or a site in or near floodway/floodplain.

Tutorials are helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I would like to have a user manual, so I am not looking all over in tutorials to find out where I will find stuff. Offer training like HECRAS offers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

No rise for new structure, create creek modeling to find creek characteristics like erosive velocity, water surface elevation etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Nirali,

Thanks a lot for sharing your review. Reading comments like yours gives a boost to our confidence; and, of course, we are very pleased to know that GeoHECRAS helps you achieve your engineering goals.

We also appreciate hearing your concern regarding trainings and tutorials. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS.

To ensure you have the best experience in the future, reach out to us at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

Nima A.
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Hydrology/Hydraulics Engineer
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

1- Improved GIS interface and the capability to access online data catalogues like elevation models, soil types and land cover. HEC-RAS engine works as intended and stably in 2D models too.

2- On-demand engineering support and trouble-shooting

3- The fact that its tools work with fewer bugs and gliches comparet to HEC-RAS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

1- It is resource-intensive: You need a high-end CPU/GPU to run it smoothly

2- It misses Hydrology! It should be a part of the package and just seems like a void that we try to patch with other tools and software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Flood mapping, dam/TSF breach analysis and providing supplementary information for calculating D/V ratio, bridge modelling, and culvert hydraulics. I use GeoHECRAS in conjunction with other packages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Nima, thank you for taking the time to share your review; your comments certainly made our day! We're thrilled to learn how you are improving your engineering projects and work processes with GeoHECRAS. It is extremely gratifying to know that GeoHECRAS meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist you. We value our customers and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you!

Dean W.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

GeoHECRAS is a great software tool for modeling simple or advanced hydraulic models. I'm a satisfied customer and have used the product for many years. I'm always able to get the job done faster than I could before. The support is top-notch. The support people are especially helpful in helping you resolve any issues in the model or with the software itself.

Now after using the software for several years, I am even more pleased. The continued support is amazing. The support team at Civilgeo has really gone above and beyond the norm. You certainly are not alone when completing simple or complicated modeling projects.

The list of features continues to grow each year. Features and tools that cannot be found anywhere else. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

The software works slightly slower on PC's than HECRAS itself, but the difference is negligible. It offers so many other powerful and useful features which make up for this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm currently using the software for a CLOMR and LOMR Fema submittal for a large construction project. And each year, I continue to use the software for various floodplain projects. GeoHECRAS and Civilgeo is always there to help me every step of the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Dean,

Thanks a lot for sharing your review. Reading comments like yours gives a boost to our confidence; and, of course, we are very pleased to know that GeoHECRAS helps you achieve your engineering goals.

We also appreciate hearing your concern regarding slower speed. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS.

To ensure you have the best experience in the future, reach out to us at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

Brian B.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

GeoHECRAS continues to be a great tool for floodplain management. Its ease of creating, designing, and analyzing floodplains is unmatched. The software is very user-friendly and offers numerous extra/additional functions and features. GeoHECRAS is very stable and powerful, and it rarely crashes (if ever). Technical and customer support is top notch when/if needed, with fast, professional, accurate responses and screen sharing to help. The software is import/export compatible with multiple versions of HEC-RAS, CAD, and GIS software. It can display aerial base maps on several different coordinate system options, which simplifies parameter inputs. Mapping large or small floodplains and floodways is simple with the automated tools for generating cross-sections, extracting geometry, assigning parameters, and visually mapping the results. GeoHECRAS saves a lot of time, which of course means it saves a lot of money. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I honestly have nothing negative to say about GeoHECRAS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GeoHECRAS:

The sooner you switch to GeoHECRAS, the easier your floodplain work will be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

It can solve all floodplain management problems, including floodplain/floodway analysis, channel design, and cross-section results to use for erosion protection or scour analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Brian,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review; your comments certainly made our day!

We're thrilled to learn how you are improving your engineering projects and work processes with GeoHECRAS. It is extremely gratifying to know that GeoHECRAS meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist you. We value our customers and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you!

Pio B.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

GeoHECRAS is the most friendly-user software I have ever tried before. Its poweful enhanced tools are perfect for HEC-RAS beggineers modelers. It makes your models and design way faster than other hydraulic softwares. I highly recommed GeoHECRAS if you want to work on floodplain analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

The software runs a little bit slow when there are too much data, for instance: when there is a considerable amount of loaded contours or a big HEC-RAS model. They should improve the software's processing speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Floodplain reclamations (CLOMR's, LOMR's)

Flooplain Analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Pio,

Thanks a lot for sharing your review. Reading comments like yours gives a boost to our confidence; and, of course, we are very pleased to know that GeoHECRAS helps you achieve your engineering goals.

We also appreciate hearing your concern regarding slow processing speed. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS.

To ensure you have the best experience in the future, reach out to us at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

I like how much time GeoHEC-RAS saves the user in river analysis. The user-friendly interface, powerful terrain tools, compatibility with GIS and CAD, integration with online services (USGS, FEMA, soils, land use, etc.) , and ease of workflow save the user a significant amount of time on every project. Customer support is great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

It carries a hefty subscription price, which can deter companies from purchasing the software. There isn't much to complain about with this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Modeling floodplain boundaries, establishing base flood elevations for various types of development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Spencer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review; your comments certainly made our day! We're thrilled to learn how you are improving your engineering projects and work processes with GeoHECRAS. It is extremely gratifying to know that GeoHECRAS meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist you. We value our customers and look forward to working with you in the future.

Thank you!

Ahmed K.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

User Frendly, easy to use with clear and simple steps to creat your model, very good customer support that can handle any issue you have instantly, features that you have to import and export your model to HEC-RAS and CAD software, excelent graphics when changing from 2D to 3D view.

I already have the 1D license and thinking of purchaseing the 2D as well, and will renew it the next year for sure... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I did not go through all the features, but till now I did not see a thing that I dont like or wanted to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Creating the floodplain and floodway, calculating water surface elevation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Ahmed,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review; your comments certainly made our day! We're thrilled to learn how you are improving your engineering projects and work processes with GeoHECRAS. It is extremely gratifying to know that GeoHECRAS meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist you. We value our customers and look forward to working with you in the future.

Thank you!

AK
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

The interface is quite intuitive, I also enjoy being able to edit terrain easily and copy scenarios/geometry. Appreciate that GeoHECRAS supports lots of GIS and CAD formats. Also the tech support is extremely responsive and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I would like to see more options for Profiles; hovering around the graph and seeing the spot on the map would be very useful. Currently have to use a workaround in the terrain option. I guess more stats options and interactivity would be handy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

River modelling, Dam breach assessments. I am GIS Professional working with engineers, GeoHECRAS is easy to learn and a great communication tool for our clients as it creates appealing visuals and animations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Alisa,

Thanks a lot for sharing your review. Reading comments like yours gives a boost to our confidence; and, of course, we are very pleased to know that GeoHECRAS helps you achieve your engineering goals.

We also appreciate hearing your concern regarding hovering around the graph and seeing the spot on the map. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS.

To ensure you have the best experience in the future, reach out to us at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

Foman F.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

I am using GeoHECRAS software for modeling the floodplain. The software provides a user-friendly environment and has an excellent capacity for integration with other software. The editing and GIS tool capabilities of this software are incomparable with other software in the hydraulic modeling field.

Another key point of the software is its technical support team, who work professionally and are always available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I don't find anything in GeoHECRAS to dislike it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GeoHECRAS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I had problems with merging several previous hydraulic modelings that were done in HEC-RAS. I used the Global Copy Command and could integrate several models into one model.

I could generate terrain for the Channel Bed using survey and Bathymetry data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Foman, thank you for taking the time to share your review; your comments certainly made our day! We're thrilled to learn how you are improving your engineering projects and work processes with GeoHECRAS. It is extremely gratifying to know that GeoHECRAS meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to assist you. We value our customers and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you!