Publications

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The “Supervised Thesis” are M.S theses and Ph.D. dissertations for students that I’ve supervised or co-supervised.

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Limitations of traditional capacity equations for long curb inlets

.Journal ArticleFluid MechanicsStorm Water/Flooding
Frank E. Schalla, Muhammad Ashraf, Michael E. Barrett, Ben R. Hodges
Schalla, F.E., M. Ashraf, M.E. Barrett, and B.R. Hodges (2017), “Limitations of traditional capacity equations for long curb inlets,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2638:97-103. 2017. http://doi.org/10.3141/2638-11
Publication year: 2017

Limitations of traditional capacity equations for long curb inlets

.ConferenceFluid MechanicsStorm Water/Flooding
F.E. Schalla, M. Ashraf, M.E. Barrett, and B.R. Hodges, “Limitations of traditional capacity equations for long curb inlets,” 96th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board (TRB 2017), Washington DC, January 8-12, 2017.
Publication year: 2017

Effects of slope smoothing in river channel modeling

.ConferenceGeospatial AnalysisNumerical MethodsRivers
K. Kim, F. Liu, and B.R. Hodges, “Effects of slope smoothing in river channel modeling,” European Geophysical Union General Assembly 2017, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 19, EGU2017-9814, 2017. http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/EGU2017-9814.pdf
Publication year: 2017

Defining the spatio-temporal dynamics of riverine tidal freshwater zones in response to tide and precipitation

.ConferenceEstuariesHydrologyRivers
A.E. Jones, J.W. McClelland, A.K. Hardison, B.R. Hodges, and K.B. Moffett, “Defining the spatio-temporal dynamics of riverine tidal freshwater zones in response to tide and precipitation,” Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF 2017), November 5-9, 2017.
Publication year: 2017

Consistent initial conditions for the Saint-Venant equations in river network modeling

.Journal ArticleHydrologyNumerical MethodsRivers
Cheng-Wei Yu, Frank Liu, Ben R. Hodges
Yu, C.-W. , F. Liu and B.R. Hodges (2017), “Consistent initial conditions for the Saint-Venant equations in river network modeling,” Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 21:4959-4972, 2017. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-4959-2017
Publication year: 2017

Combining satellite photographs and raster lidar data for channel connectivity in tidal marshes

.ConferenceEstuariesGeospatial Analysis
Z. Li, and B. Hodges, “Combining satellite photographs and raster lidar data for channel connectivity in tidal marshes,” European Geophysical Union General Assembly 2017, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 19, EGU2017-9836, 2017. http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/EGU2017-9836.pdf
Publication year: 2017

Classifying terrestrial surface water systems using integrated residence time

.ConferenceEstuariesHydrologyRivers
A. Jones, B. Hodges, J. McClelland, A. Hardison, and K. Moffett, “Classifying terrestrial surface water systems using integrated residence time,” European Geophysical Union General Assembly 2017, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 19, EGU2017-9811, 2017. http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/EGU2017-9811.pdf
Publication year: 2017

Challenges in modeling the spatial variation in a shallow river delta

.ConferenceEstuariesGeospatial AnalysisNumerical Methods
B.R. Hodges and Z. Li, “Challenges in modeling the spatial variation in a shallow river delta,” 4th International Symposium on Shallow Flows, Eindhoven, Netherlands, June 26-28, 2017.
Publication year: 2017

A subgrid approach for unresolved topography in shallow water hydrodynamic modeling

.Supervised ThesisEstuariesGeospatial AnalysisNumerical Methods
Gihye Shin
G. Shin, A subgrid approach for unresolved topography in shallow water hydrodynamic modeling, Ph.D. Dissertation, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 203 pgs., Dec. 2016
Publication year: 2017

Two-phase flow simulation of supersaturated total dissolved gas in the plunge pool of a high dam

.Journal ArticleDissolved GasNumerical MethodsRiversWater Quality
Qian Ma, Ran Li, Qin Zhang, Ben R. Hodges, Jingjie Feng, Huixia Yang
Ma, Q., R. Li, Q. Zhang, B.R. Hodges, J. Feng, and H. Yang (2016), “Two-phase flow simulation of supersaturated total dissolved gas in the plunge pool of a high dam” Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 35:4:1139-1148, 2016. http://doi.org/10.1002/ep.12327
Publication year: 2016

Shelter construction for fish at the confluence of a river to avoid the effects of total dissolved gas supersaturation

.Journal ArticleDissolved GasHazards/RisksRiversWater Quality
Xia Shen, Ran Li, Juping Huang, Jingie Feng, Ben R. Hodges, Kefeng Li, Weilin Xu
Shen, X., R. Li, J. Huang, J. Feng, B.R. Hodges, K. Li, and W. Xu (2016), “Shelter construction for fish at the confluence of a river to avoid the effects of total dissolved gas supersaturation,” Ecological Engineering, 97:642-648, 2016. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.10.055
Publication year: 2016

Shelf-coastal-bay connectivity in the northwest Gulf of Mexico

.ConferenceEstuariesNumerical Methods
Kristen M. Thyng, Robert D. Hetland, Ben R. Hodges
Thyng, K.M., R.D. Hetland, and B.R. Hodges (2016), "Shelf-coastal-bay connectivity in the northwest Gulf of Mexico," 18th Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas Conference, Scheveningen, Netherlands, Oct. 9-14, 2016.
Publication year: 2016

Salt/fresh-water exchange in a small river delta with highly-modified inflows

.ConferenceEstuariesNumerical Methods
B.R. Hodges and Z. Li, “Salt/fresh-water exchange in a small river delta with highly-modified inflows,” 19th International Workshop on Physical Processes in Natural Waters (PPNW2016), Bath, UK, July 12-15, 2016. http://www.ppnw2016.co.uk/index.html
Publication year: 2016

Saint-Venant modeling for large river basins – challenges and data needs

.ConferenceHydrologyNumerical MethodsRivers
B.R. Hodges, F. Liu, and A. Hijar Santibanez, “Saint-Venant modeling for large river basins – challenges and data needs.” 10th Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference and 5th Federal Interagency Hydrologic Modeling Conference (SEDHYD 2015), Reno, Nevada, April 19-23, 2015.
Publication year: 2016

Real-Time Flood Inundation Mapping for Travis County, Texas

.ConferenceGeospatial AnalysisHazards/RisksHydrologyStorm Water/Flooding
X. Zheng, C.W. Yu, C. Fagan, H. Evans, D. Maidment, P. Passalacqua, B.R. Hodges; “Real-Time Flood Inundation Mapping for Travis County, Texas.” American Water Resources Association, 2016 Summer Specialty Conference, GIS and Water Resources IX, Sacramento, California, July 11-16, 2016. http://www.awra.org/meetings/Sacramento2016/doc/PP/Sess%2014%20abs.pdf
Publication year: 2016

Modeling the managed freshwater inflows for restoring the Nueces Delta

.ConferenceEstuariesNumerical MethodsWater Quality
Z. Li, B.R. Hodges, J. Tunnel, and C.A. Schoenbaechler, “Modeling the managed freshwater inflows for restoring the Nueces Delta” World Environmental & Water Resources Conference, Austin, Texas, May 17-21, 2015.
Publication year: 2016

Limitations of traditional equations for large curb inlets

.ConferenceFluid MechanicsStorm Water/Flooding
B.R. Hodges, F.E. Schalla, M. Ashraf, and M. Barrett, “Limitations of traditional equations for large curb inlets,” National Hydraulic Engineer Conference, Portland, Oregon, August 9-12, 2016. https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/GEOENVIRONMENTAL/Pages/conferences/NHEC/2016_NHEC_Conference.aspx
Publication year: 2016

Interoperability of River Network Models

.ConferenceHydrologyNumerical MethodsRivers
F. Liu, and B.R. Hodges, “Interoperability of River Network Models,” Data Flow: Grand Challenges in Water Systems Modeling, Data Management, and Integration. Baton Rouge Louisiana, May 9-10, 2016. https://water.lsu.edu/Agenda/
Publication year: 2016

Impact of temperature on the dissipation process of supersaturated total dissolved gas in flowing water

.Journal ArticleDissolved GasFluid MechanicsRiversWater Quality
Yangming Ou, Ran Li, Ben R. Hodges, Jingjie Feng, Xunchi Pu
Ou, Y., R. Li, B.R. Hodges, J. Feng, and X. Pu (2016), “Impact of temperature on the dissipation process of supersaturated total dissolved gas in flowing water,” Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 25:6:1927-1934, 2016
Publication year: 2016

Effects of flush slab supports on the hydraulic performance of curb inlets and an analysis of design equations

.Supervised ThesisFluid MechanicsStorm Water/Flooding
Frank E. Schalla
F.E. Schalla, Effects of flush slab supports on the hydraulic performance of curb inlets and an analysis of design equations, M.S. Thesis, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 114 pgs. May 2016.
Publication year: 2016

Case Study: Near-channel velocities in the presence of a dredge spoil island

.Journal ArticleEstuariesFluid Mechanics
David A. Christensen, Ben R. Hodges
Christiansen, D.A., and B.R. Hodges (2016), “Case Study: Near-channel velocities in the presence of a dredge spoil island” ASCE Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 142:2:0501500, 8 pgs. 2016. http://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)WW.1943-5460.0000311
Publication year: 2016

A habitat similarity model based on vague sets to assess Schizothorax prenanti spawning habita

.Journal ArticleDissolved GasRiversWater Quality
Leilei Qin, Kefeng Li, Yong Li, Ruifeng Liang, Mingqian Chen, Ben R. Hodges
Qin, L., K. Li, Y. Li, R. Liang, M. Chen, and B.R. Hodges (2016), “A habitat similarity model based on vague sets to assess Schizothorax prenanti spawning habitat,” Ecological Engineering, 96:86-93, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.04.007
Publication year: 2016

Uncertainty modeling and reliability assessment for operational oil spill forecast

.ConferenceHazards/RisksOil Spills
X. Hou and B.R. Hodges, “Uncertainty modeling and reliability assessment for operational oil spill forecast.” Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference, Houston, Texas, February 16-19, 2015.
Publication year: 2015

Translating fine-scale topography into practical coarse-scale hydrodynamic models of braided rivers and deltas

.ConferenceEstuariesGeospatial AnalysisNumerical Methods
B.R. Hodges, and R. Li, “Translating fine-scale topography into practical coarse-scale hydrodynamic models of braided rivers and deltas” 36th International Association for Hydraulic Research World Congress (IAHR 2015), The Hague, Netherlands, June 28 – July 3, 2015.
Publication year: 2015

Tolerance and avoidance behavior towards gas supersaturation in rock carp Procypris rabaudi with a history of previous exposure

.Journal ArticleDissolved GasWater Quality
Yuanming Wang, Ruifeng Liang, Youcai Tuo, Kefeng Li, Ben Hodges
Y. Wang, R. Liang, Y. Tuo, K. Li and B. Hodges, “Tolerance and avoidance behavior towards gas supersaturation in rock carp Procypris rabaudi with a history of previous exposure.” North American Journal of Aquaculture, 77:478-484. Sept. 2015. http://doi.org/10.1080/15222055.2015.1059913
Publication year: 2015

Sustaining salamander habitat in Barton Springs Pool

.ConferenceLakesNumerical MethodsWater Quality
Y. Lin, Z. Li, and B.R. Hodges, “Sustaining salamander habitat in Barton Springs Pool” World Environmental & Water Resources Conference, Austin, Texas, May 17-21, 2015.
Publication year: 2015

River residence time variations improve understanding of the river-estuary continuum

.ConferenceEstuariesHydrologyRivers
A.E. Jones, K.B. Moffett, A.K. Hardison, B.R. Hodges, and J.W. McClelland. “River residence time variations improve understanding of the river-estuary continuum” Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) 23rd Biennial Conference, Portland, Oregon, November 8-12, 2015.
Publication year: 2015

River geometry challenges for large-scale dynamic river modeling

.ConferenceGeospatial AnalysisHydrologyNumerical MethodsRivers
C.W. Yu, B.R. Hodges, and F. Liu, “River geometry challenges for large-scale dynamic river modeling,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, Abstract H43A-1466, 14-18 December 2015. http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2015/scientific-program, https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm15/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/82425
Publication year: 2015

River delta network hydraulic residence time distributions and their role in coastal nutrient biogeochemistry

.ConferenceEstuariesWater Quality
M.R. Hiatt, E. Castaneda, R. Twilley, B.R. Hodges, P. Passalacqua. “River delta network hydraulic residence time distributions and their role in coastal nutrient biogeochemistry.” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, Abstract B13E-0658, 14-18 December 2015. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm15/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/69760
Publication year: 2015

Representing hydrodynamically-important blocking features in coastal or riverine lidar topography

.Journal ArticleEstuariesGeospatial AnalysisNumerical MethodsRivers
Ben R. Hodges
Hodges, B.R. (2015) “Representing hydrodynamically-important blocking features in coastal or riverine lidar topography,” Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 15:5:1011-1023, May 2015. http://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-15-1011-2015
Publication year: 2015
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