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Transcript
00:04
In InfoWorks ICM, most of the tools and functions available for 1D results, such as result properties, graph tools,
00:11
and grid reports, are also available for 2D results.
00:15
Additionally, there are several tools you can use exclusively for 2D results analysis.
00:20
Network results objects (2D) are used to calculate and store results relating to one or more 2d elements in an InfoWorks network.
00:29
The 2D network results objects available are network results point (2D), network results line (2D),
00:38
and network results polygon (2D).
00:41
Network results objects must be built into your mesh prior to the simulation taking place
00:47
to accurately capture the detailed results of the point, line, and polygon that you have specified.
00:53
If you have a 2D mesh without the 2D network results objects built in,
00:58
individual element results are still available.
01:01
Element results are time-varying and update when you replay your simulation results.
01:07
They provide information for the current time step and all corresponding maximum and minimum values.
01:13
If you want to investigate larger groups of elements,
01:16
you can use the results analysis objects to interrogate results within a 2D mesh.
01:22
The available results analysis object types are:
01:31
results section, for information along a line intersecting multiple elements;
01:37
and 2D results point, for information about an individual element.
01:42
Results analysis objects are extremely useful for high-level results investigation,
01:48
such as looking for areas of flooding, or extracting approximate values from the 2D mesh
01:53
to use to present initial findings.
01:56
However, the results can be inaccurate, especially for flows in steep areas.
02:01
For accurate results the Network results objects (2D) should always be used.
02:06
To store the results analysis objects you create on top of a set of results,
02:12
before closing them, you need to create a results analysis item.
02:16
A results analysis item contains a list of point, line, and polygon objects that can be used to interrogate results within a 2D mesh.
02:26
There are two benefits to storing your results analysis objects in a results analysis item.
02:31
First, a results analysis item prevents the loss of your objects when you close the simulation.
02:38
Second, using your results analysis item, you can open the same objects in a different simulation.
02:44
Within your 2D mesh, you can also create a flood section window
02:50
that displays ground level and water levels.
02:53
To use this functionality, it is necessary to have a network or simulation open with a ground model loaded in the GeoPlan window.
03:01
With these requirements met, you can draw the section anywhere,
03:05
in any direction, and it does not have to follow features of the hydraulic model.
03:10
InfoWorks ICM interpolates the ground level from the ground model,
03:14
and the water level displayed in the section is calculated from the water surface generated in river reaches, storage areas, and 2D meshes.
03:23
With the flood section window generated, you can view time-varying results during a simulation replay.
03:30
Flood section windows can be saved and exported as a DWG file.
03:35
To view simulation results containing 2D elements, utilize Properties & Themes.
03:42
Within Properties & Themes, there are two methods for viewing water levels—2D elements and the Flood theme.
03:55
If you have 1D objects, such as river reaches, utilize the Flood theme.
04:01
It allows you to view the water level inside these features while enhancing the 2D element display.
04:07
It is best practice to ensure only one method is selected to avoid overlaps.
04:12
One 2D element result field is called depth2d.
04:17
To access it, you must edit the 2D Zone theme.
04:21
Then, you can use the depth2d field to theme the depth of water and view time-varying depth results.
04:28
You can adjust value categories as appropriate for your model and investigations,
04:32
including assigning different colors to show risk threshold levels.
04:36
It is also possible to use SQLs to round results to 1 or 2 decimal places or compare depths between two simulations.
04:45
To do this, the mesh elements must be identical for both models.
04:49
Another 2D element field is called speed2d.
04:54
This is typically setup as an arrow theme and automatically displays the direction of flow.
04:59
Using this, you can analyze the flooding mechanisms and determine the level of hazard the water represents.
05:06
By using the 2D element themes depth2d and speed2d in combination,
05:11
you can interpret several different characteristics of the water simultaneously.
05:15
For example, you can see where the water is pooling, accelerating, or where a deep and rapidly moving flow is present.
05:22
Once you have compiled your 2D results, you can export them, along with your 1D results,
05:27
to an external GIS or a CSV and use time-varying or maxima results.
05:33
You can refine the selection of tables you want to export,
05:37
choose to pare down the size of your export files,
05:40
and add additional fields to your results through SQL.
05:44
These options can help reduce your resource requirements.
05:47
By exporting your 2D results, you can also analyze multiple sets of 2D simulation results outside of ICM.
Video transcript
00:04
In InfoWorks ICM, most of the tools and functions available for 1D results, such as result properties, graph tools,
00:11
and grid reports, are also available for 2D results.
00:15
Additionally, there are several tools you can use exclusively for 2D results analysis.
00:20
Network results objects (2D) are used to calculate and store results relating to one or more 2d elements in an InfoWorks network.
00:29
The 2D network results objects available are network results point (2D), network results line (2D),
00:38
and network results polygon (2D).
00:41
Network results objects must be built into your mesh prior to the simulation taking place
00:47
to accurately capture the detailed results of the point, line, and polygon that you have specified.
00:53
If you have a 2D mesh without the 2D network results objects built in,
00:58
individual element results are still available.
01:01
Element results are time-varying and update when you replay your simulation results.
01:07
They provide information for the current time step and all corresponding maximum and minimum values.
01:13
If you want to investigate larger groups of elements,
01:16
you can use the results analysis objects to interrogate results within a 2D mesh.
01:22
The available results analysis object types are:
01:31
results section, for information along a line intersecting multiple elements;
01:37
and 2D results point, for information about an individual element.
01:42
Results analysis objects are extremely useful for high-level results investigation,
01:48
such as looking for areas of flooding, or extracting approximate values from the 2D mesh
01:53
to use to present initial findings.
01:56
However, the results can be inaccurate, especially for flows in steep areas.
02:01
For accurate results the Network results objects (2D) should always be used.
02:06
To store the results analysis objects you create on top of a set of results,
02:12
before closing them, you need to create a results analysis item.
02:16
A results analysis item contains a list of point, line, and polygon objects that can be used to interrogate results within a 2D mesh.
02:26
There are two benefits to storing your results analysis objects in a results analysis item.
02:31
First, a results analysis item prevents the loss of your objects when you close the simulation.
02:38
Second, using your results analysis item, you can open the same objects in a different simulation.
02:44
Within your 2D mesh, you can also create a flood section window
02:50
that displays ground level and water levels.
02:53
To use this functionality, it is necessary to have a network or simulation open with a ground model loaded in the GeoPlan window.
03:01
With these requirements met, you can draw the section anywhere,
03:05
in any direction, and it does not have to follow features of the hydraulic model.
03:10
InfoWorks ICM interpolates the ground level from the ground model,
03:14
and the water level displayed in the section is calculated from the water surface generated in river reaches, storage areas, and 2D meshes.
03:23
With the flood section window generated, you can view time-varying results during a simulation replay.
03:30
Flood section windows can be saved and exported as a DWG file.
03:35
To view simulation results containing 2D elements, utilize Properties & Themes.
03:42
Within Properties & Themes, there are two methods for viewing water levels—2D elements and the Flood theme.
03:55
If you have 1D objects, such as river reaches, utilize the Flood theme.
04:01
It allows you to view the water level inside these features while enhancing the 2D element display.
04:07
It is best practice to ensure only one method is selected to avoid overlaps.
04:12
One 2D element result field is called depth2d.
04:17
To access it, you must edit the 2D Zone theme.
04:21
Then, you can use the depth2d field to theme the depth of water and view time-varying depth results.
04:28
You can adjust value categories as appropriate for your model and investigations,
04:32
including assigning different colors to show risk threshold levels.
04:36
It is also possible to use SQLs to round results to 1 or 2 decimal places or compare depths between two simulations.
04:45
To do this, the mesh elements must be identical for both models.
04:49
Another 2D element field is called speed2d.
04:54
This is typically setup as an arrow theme and automatically displays the direction of flow.
04:59
Using this, you can analyze the flooding mechanisms and determine the level of hazard the water represents.
05:06
By using the 2D element themes depth2d and speed2d in combination,
05:11
you can interpret several different characteristics of the water simultaneously.
05:15
For example, you can see where the water is pooling, accelerating, or where a deep and rapidly moving flow is present.
05:22
Once you have compiled your 2D results, you can export them, along with your 1D results,
05:27
to an external GIS or a CSV and use time-varying or maxima results.
05:33
You can refine the selection of tables you want to export,
05:37
choose to pare down the size of your export files,
05:40
and add additional fields to your results through SQL.
05:44
These options can help reduce your resource requirements.
05:47
By exporting your 2D results, you can also analyze multiple sets of 2D simulation results outside of ICM.
In InfoWorks ICM, most of the tools and functions available for 1D results—result properties, graph tools, and grid reports—are also available for 2D results.
Additionally, several tools are used exclusively for 2D results analysis.
Used to calculate and store results relating to one or more 2D elements in InfoWorks network.
Available 2D network results objects:
Must be built into mesh prior to simulation to accurately capture detailed results of specified point, line, and polygon.
For 2D mesh without 2D network results objects built in, individual element results are still available.
To investigate larger groups of elements, use results analysis objects to interrogate results within 2D mesh.
Available results analysis object types:
Extremely useful for high-level results investigation, such as looking for areas of flooding, or extracting approximate values from 2D mesh for presenting initial findings.
Note that results can be inaccurate, especially for flows in steep areas.
For most accurate results, use Network results objects (2D).
To store created results analysis objects on top of a set of results, create results analysis item before closing them.
Contains list of point, line, and polygon objects that can be used to interrogate results within 2D mesh.
Two benefits of results analysis item:
Displays ground level and water levels within 2D mesh.
Must have network or simulation open with ground model loaded in GeoPlan window.
Section can be drawn anywhere, in any direction—does not have to follow features of hydraulic model.
ICM interpolates ground level from ground model.
Water level is calculated from water surface generated in river reaches, storage areas, and 2D meshes.
Use to view time-varying results during simulation replay.
Can save and export as DWG file.
Can use to view simulation results containing 2D elements.
Provides two methods for viewing water levels.
2D element theme:
Flood theme:
Ensure only one method is selected, to avoid overlaps.
One 2D element result field is called depth2d.
Access by editing 2D Zone theme.
Image below is numbered to illustrate the following functionality:
Can also use SQLs to round results to 1 or 2 decimal places, or to compare depths between two simulations.
To do this, mesh elements must be identical for both models.
Another 2D element field is called speed2d.
Typically set up as arrow theme and automatically displays direction of flow.
Use to analyze flooding mechanisms and determine hazard level represented by water.
Use 2D element themes depth2d and speed2d in combination to interpret several different characteristics of water simultaneously.
Example below is numbered to show water pooling (1) and accelerating (2), and where deep water is moving rapidly (3):
Can export compiled 2D results, along with 1D results, to external GIS or CSV, and use time-varying or maxima results.
Export options can help reduce resource requirements:
Exporting 2D results allows analysis of multiple sets of 2D simulation results outside of ICM.
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