13 May 2026

Beach-fx Version 3.0 User’s Manual

Abstract: The need to strengthen the linkages between engineering analyses (project performance and evolution) and planning functions (alternative analysis and economic justification) with respect to coastal storm damage reduction projects within the US Army Corps of Engineers led to the development of the life-cycle simulation model Beach-fx. Beach-fx provides a comprehensive analytical framework for evaluating the physical performance and economic benefits and costs of shore protection projects, particularly beach nourishment along sandy shores. The model has been implemented as an event-based Monte Carlo life-cycle simulation tool that is run on desktop computers. This report describes the components, purpose, and operational function of the Beach-fx graphical user interface, including navigation within the interface and the organization and specification of all model input and output data.

2 Dec 2024

Adaptive Hydraulics 2D Shallow Water (AdH-SW2D) User’s Manual (Version 4.7.1): Guidelines for Solving 2D Shallow Water Problems with the Adaptive Hydraulics Modeling System

Abstract: Guidelines are presented for using the US Army Corps of Engineers Adaptive Hydraulics modeling software to model 2D shallow water problems. Constituent (nonsediment) transport is also included in this document. Sediment transport instructions are contained in a supplemental user’s guide.