Supporting research at one of the world's leading hydraulics labs for more than a century.
Core Strengths
IIHR is known around the world for its remarkable combination of practical experience and in-house modeling expertise (physical and computational) as well as field data collection.
Industries We Serve
IIHR works for a wide range of industries, with exceptional strength in the areas of energy (hydroelectric dams and wind energy) and municipal water systems (sewer and stormwater conveyance).
Renewable Energy:
Hydroelectric dams and wind energy
Municipal Water Systems:
Sewer and stormwater conveyance
Naval
Simulating interactions between ships and water
Explore Projects
Explore recent physical modeling projects by IIHR. Click on each project to learn more
“It’s so exciting to be able to come and work with the hydraulics lab. This lab does more than just serve Iowa. It really serves the world, and they’re one of the foremost expert labs that there is around for these sorts of studies.”
Physical Modeling Videos
Physical and Computational Modeling at Cardinal Power Plant
Physical Modeling of Combined Sewer Overflow for the City of St. Louis
Engineering Services
IIHR at the University of Iowa is home to the experts in hydraulics modeling.
Let us help solve your fluids-related challenges.