El Charro Specific Plan Hydrology & Hydraulics Daniel J. Schaaf, PE Mary Eliza McNulty, PE
Hydrology –Existing and Future Flows –Project Impacts –Interesting Observations Hydraulics –Proposed Features –Floodplain Changes –Sediment and Scour
Diverse Channel 12,000 cfs1,500 cfs
100yr Zone 7 Hydrology Q 100ex = 22,074cfs Q 100ult = 24,895cfs At Bernal
Impacts to 100yr Hydrology At Bernal Q 100ex = 22,074cfs Q north fill = 22,153cfs Q design = 21,983cfs
HMP Impacts 100yr At El Charro Rd
HMP Impacts 2yr At Bernal
Channel Characteristics Crosswinds
Channel Characteristics Proposed Bridge Site
Channel Characteristics Golf Course
Channel Characteristics Airway Blvd
Impacts of Sediment Removal to 100-Year Peak Flow Removing Sediment can decrease downstream peaks HMP can increase downstream peak TIMING!
Bridge Scour HEC-18 Offers Limited Equations Contraction, Abutment, Pier, etc. Does not account for flow Re-Entering the Channel Which Ultimate Condition do you Plan for?
Scour Protection Alternatives –Locate Bridge in ‘stable’ site –Commit to Establishing Post Project Vegetation –Increase Scour Protection (cost implications) –Avoid Piers –Adopt an Adaptive Approach
Questions?