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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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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 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?

Ease of Use, Customer Support, Versatility Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

Time required to establish working knowledge of software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Watershed and water course analysis and design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi, 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 the learning curve associated with GeoHECRAS. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS. We even have a vast knowledge base and product tutorial videos to get you through the learning phase.

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?

Provides a covenient interface for using HECRAS and cad integration. Is great for processing lidar data to be used in either drainage modeling or for just general cad use. Customer Service is quick to respond to questions and provides helpful demostrations and training. We use it for just about every culvert or bridge crossing design in our office. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

My only complaint and this may be more the limits of my cad software is that sometimes when working with large data sets of contours the export to cad function will not always export every line thats shown in the geohecras window. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Solves the need for having to purchace arc gis for much more allows us to have a much more inviting interface than regular hecras and makes going between cad and hecras a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Mikael,

Thank you very much for sharing your review. Your feedback helps us create high-performing software, so never hesitate to let us know what we’re doing right—or how we can improve!

We also appreciate hearing your concerns regarding exporting projects. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS. Your input is invaluable in this regard and helps us meet this important goal.

Reach out any time at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

Customer Service is very fast. They actually know what they're doing, compared to other software customer services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

It would be easier if the FEMA Floodmap had polylines for each receiving stream. It would greatly help increase efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Determing if/how much proposed works will increase the Water Surface Elevation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

It is a great user interface that is well organized and easy to work with. Customer support has been great to work with and was willing to put on a specific training meeting for our team to discuss how to run a specific feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I wish there was a way to compare multiple scenarios on the same profile to showcase a difference in water surface elevations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It is a better interface than traditional HEC-RAS. The map interface is great and I like the easier intergration with CAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi,

Thank you very much for sharing your review. Your feedback helps us create high-performing software, so never hesitate to let us know what we’re doing right—or how we can improve!

We also appreciate hearing your concerns regarding comparing multiple scenarios on the same profile. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS. Your input is invaluable in this regard and helps us meet this important goal.

Reach out any time at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

Jorden R.
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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

This software allows users to import LIDAR easily, sync with CAD software and has a simple user interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

There are times when the program crashes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

This software helps produce accurate hec ras models quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Jorden,

Thank you very much for sharing your review. Your feedback helps us create high-performing software, so never hesitate to let us know what we’re doing right—or how we can improve!

We also appreciate hearing your concerns regarding software crashes. Rest assured, our team is constantly working to improve the many features and overall workability of GeoHECRAS. Your input is invaluable in this regard and helps us meet this important goal.

Reach out any time at support@civilgeo.com. Thank you!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

The interface with other programs makes it easy to have multiple sources for base mapping. The ability to directly bring in CAD files, shape files, and images is nice to have. Using that data to generate or update cross sections makes the process smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

Models still use the old Hecras software that runs "in the background" but this makes using that software much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Creating floodplain and floodway models for new bridges, crossings and development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi, 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!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

This program significantly reduces time it takes to create proposed conditions models as it allows extraction from 3D TINN design surfaces directly. It also makes viewing GIS, HEC-RAS, and Civil3D files all together easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I believe that the price for the software is fairly high and some features can now be done in the free Ras-Mapper feature of HEC-RAS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

As a consulting firm, we receive files of all different types (CAD, GIS, HECRAS, HEC2) and sources and GeoHECRAS provides a way to integrate them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

Software provides infite amount of function to use for visual display for clients and illustration. The support system is available 24/7 and always available to help when in needed and in a crunch. Issues are addressed quickly and the team is great with tutorials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

Some functions are hidden and cant be hard to find when not as familiar with the project but very good to have when discovered. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Determining our low chord for multiple storm events to size culvert and bridges during our design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi Julie, 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!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

The Graphics interface. Intuitive workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

I don't dislike anything. If I had to dislike anything it would be cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Helping me with my Dam Breech project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi David, 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!

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What do you like best about GeoHECRAS?

Ability to attach ACAD files and use actual survey data for surfaces Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GeoHECRAS?

There is a learning curve to get up to speed with utilizing all the options for accessing 3rd party data for the flood models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GeoHECRAS:

Utilize the engineering staff at GeoHECRAS, they are extremely helpful, patient and willing to help Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Culvert crossings for new roadways, establishing flood plain elevations in FEMA A zones Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sara Presta of GeoHECRAS

Hi, 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!