Hydrological and hydraulic modelling of the Scolo Vandura catchment in Central Veneto Region

This thesis focuses on the hydraulic analysis of the Scolo Vandura and its surrounding area through the development of both one-dimensional and coupled one-dimensional–two-dimensional HEC-RAS models based on topographic and pluviometric data. The modelling approach aims to support the identification of areas potentially prone to flooding during extreme rainfall events. The results obtained from the 1D and 1D–2D simulations are compared in order to evaluate their performance in representing channel flow and floodplain dynamics. In addition, the modelling framework is applied to a documented historical flood event, providing a qualitative validation of the results. Finally, the outcomes of the analysis are discussed with reference to possible mitigation and hydraulic intervention measures.