Simulation of meandering river processes

A simple mathematical model for the simulation of river meandering processes is presented and analysed. The model is schematized as follows: computation of steady-state flow field and riverbed topography; and computation of bank erosion rate as a function of the near-bank hydraulic and morphological properties. The model is linear for the...

Morphological Response of Rivers to Withdrawal of Water

It is very convenient to make use of rivers as water supply for various purposes, i.e. irrigation, industrial and domestic uses. Even if it is a very common practice, the utilization of river waters must be carefully planned and its consequences analysed. For example, before starting on a new withdrawal of water the need of water supply more...