Author: ayres

What is Computational Fluid Dynamics/3D Hydraulic Modeling?

By Matthew Hickox, PE Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), also known as three-dimensional (3D) hydraulic modeling, is a practical way to predict and visualize how water flows in real-world conditions – including in rivers, stormwater structures, and wastewater systems. CFD solves fundamental flow equations that describe how physical laws govern fluid motion. It also provides detail… Read More »

Bike Lanes, Intersection Improvements Can Change Urban Barrier into Friendlier Corridor

While heavy traffic is part of living in the big city, communities need not sit idly by as their arterial streets become unnecessarily clogged by outdated technology – or begin to feel like dangerous canyons that pedestrians and bicyclists fear to even attempt crossing. Traffic engineers hold the key to streets where shared use by… Read More »

Derringer Re-elected Wisconsin Land Information Council Chair

Adam Derringer, GISP, a senior project manager in our aerial mapping group, was recently re-appointed to a three-year term on the Wisconsin Land Information Council and re-elected as its chairman. The Wisconsin Land Information Council serves an advisory role to the Wisconsin Department of Administration on matters relating to the Wisconsin Land Information Program. Members… Read More »