HydroCulv v1.1

WHAT IS HYDROCULV ?

HydroCulv is a program that computes water surface profiles through culverts.  Features of 
the program include :

- Combinations of flow profiles including GVF, supercritical flow, hydraulic jumps
- Predefined  culvert shapes (round, ellipse, arch, and box) and user defined shapes
- Multiple profiles (up to 5 sets of boundary conditions per run)
- Open channel flow calculations or specified tailwater options
- Error checking of user input prior to execution
- Saving and opening of input in files, including last files selection
- GUI input of culvert and flow data including tool bar
- Tabular output of results to screen
- Graphical presentation of profiles and plots of key results vs. discharge
- Printing of output including input and plots
- Copying of data and plots to the clipboard
- On-line help including clickable images and flowcharts explaining calculation procedures

INSTALLATION

The zip file includes the following files :

Hydroclv.exe   Executable file for running HydroCulv
Hydroclv.hlp   The associated help file
Readme.txt     This file
Associated runtime and installation files

After downloading and unzipping the hc3211.zip file, run setup.exe.  During installation, 
you may select a directory to store the program.

RUNNING HYDROCULV

When HydroCulv is started, the main screen with the tool bar and menu appears along with a 
blank culvert geometry form.  In order to run the program, the culvert geometry screen 
must be completed along with the boundary condition screen.  The boundary condition screen 
appears when the "Boundary Conditions" button on the Culvert Geometry screen is pressed.  
Once the data has been entered, calculations are performed and output displayed by 
pressing the "Run" button on the button bar.  The results table appears, showing key 
results and profile data for each set of boundary conditions entered.  Profile plots and 
plots of key results vs. discharge can be viewed by selecting buttons on the button bar.  
To edit the input data, press the "Back" button on the button bar.  Printing, copying, and 
file manipulation functions can also be accessed from the button bar.  For additional help 
on running HydroCulv, see the Help file included with HydroCulv.

PROGRAM STATUS

HydroCulv v1.1 is shareware and is freely distributable as long as all files in the zip 
file are included.  If you find HydroCulv useful and use it on a continuing basis, you are 
encouraged to register.  Registration can be done by e-mail (dwilliam@compusmart.ab.ca), 
accompanied by a cheque for $50 US ($70 CDN), payable to HydroTools Software, and mailed 
to :

Hydrotools Software
12138 - 124 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, T5L 0M9

Advantages of registration include :

- Free support by e-mail
- Information of bugs and free bug fixes available via e-mail
- Notification of upgrades
- Encouragement of future enhancements


CONTACT AUTHOR

HydroTools Software can be reached at the above address or via e-mail to :

dwilliam@compusmart.ab.ca

Information on HydroTools Software products can be seen at :

http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/dwilliam/hydtools.htm

DISCLAIMER

HydroCulv v1.1 has been carefully programmed and tested, but no guarantee is made of the 
accuracy of the results.  Users of the program are expected to make the final evaluation 
as to the usefulness and correctness of the program in their own circumstances.  The use 
of engineering software tools such as HydroCulv v1.1 does not relieve the engineer from 
the requirement to provide a safe and adequate design.  Ultimately, the engineer is 
responsible for the correct working of software and hardware used and of the design that 
results.

