Hydraulic Services

Endless possibilities...

The Colorado State University Hydraulics Laboratory has many things to offer. Ranging from scaled hydraulic model construction and testing to computational fluid dynamics and numerical modeling, we are here to help find the answers to all your questions. Below, you can find exactly what we have to offer, plus more.

Physical Model Studies

A wide variety of hydraulic model studies can be conducted. These include but are not limited to spillway models, sediment transport models, and recreational features. Near prototype scales can be achieved in some cases.

Erosion Control Performance Testing

Many different types of erosion control products can be tested under the most trying hydraulic conditions including geomats, ACBs, rock gabions, vegetated slopes, and many more.

Numerical Modeling

Many different types of numerical models can be undertaken at the laboratory. Valuable insight about a system can be gained using 1-D, 2-D, or 3-D models.

Additional Hydraulic Services

Testing outside of the areas of Hydraulic Model Studies and Overtopping Performance Testing can be done as well, such as pump and turbine testing, product safety testing, and general product performance testing.