Hydrology

GZA’s staff of experienced hydrologists, hydraulic engineers, and civil engineers specialize in applied hydrology with an emphasis on understanding the practical implications of the science of water movement.

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We are well-versed in the development and application of many different one-dimensional and two-dimensional Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) computer models, including those developed and used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center. GZA has been developing and applying model simulations to our engineering practice for over 30 years. Our work includes watershed-scale assessments of catchments ranging in size from a few acres to over a million square miles (Lower Mississippi River). We have a number of staff who specialize in H&H and practice every day to simulate natural water flow processes. We pay particular attention to calibrating and validating our simulation models based on real-world data to support development of practical and implementable solutions. We are knowledgeable, flexible, and adaptable.

Expertise

  • Hydrologic modeling
  • Hydraulic modeling
  • Hydrodynamic modeling
  • Applied hydrology
  • Design and evaluation of hydraulic structures
  • Flood risk assessment
  • Scour at bridges

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David M. Leone

Natural Hazard Risk Management, Climate Adaptation and Resilience

646-929-8923

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