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HEC-RAS
The Hydrologic Engineering Center's River Analysis System (or simply HEC-RAS) is for modeling water flowing through systems of rivers and open channels. It…
Version 6.3.1 · by Hydrologic Engineering Center
Official site: hec.usace.army.mil
About HEC-RAS
The Hydrologic Engineering Center's River Analysis System (or simply HEC-RAS) is for modeling water flowing through systems of rivers and open channels.
It allows the user to perform one-dimensional steady flow, one and two-dimensional unsteady flow calculations, sediment transport/mobile bed computations, and water temperature/water quality modeling.
How to install HEC-RAS
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install HydrologicEngineeringCenter.HEC-RAS
- Open HEC-RAS once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is HEC-RAS free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to hec.usace.army.mil, the developer's official site, where HEC-RAS is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of HEC-RAS?
The version listed here is 6.3.1. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install HEC-RAS from the command line?
With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install HydrologicEngineeringCenter.HEC-RAS. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is HEC-RAS safe?
HEC-RAS downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.