Both interchannel wetlands and multi-channels are crucial geomorphologic units in an anastomosing river system. Planform characteristics and development of interchannel wetlands and multi-channels control the characte...Both interchannel wetlands and multi-channels are crucial geomorphologic units in an anastomosing river system. Planform characteristics and development of interchannel wetlands and multi-channels control the characteristics of anastomosing rivers. To under- stand the role that interchannel wetlands play in the development of anastomosing rivers, a study was conducted on the Maqu Reach of the Upper Yellow River （MRUYR）, a gravel-bed anastomosing river characterized by highly developed interchannel wetlands and ana- branches. Geomorphologic units in the studied reach were extracted from high resolution satellite imagery in Google Earth. The size distributions of interchannel wetlands and inter- channel wetland clusters （IWCs）, a special combination of interchannel wetlands and ana- branches, were investigated. Geomorphologic parameters, including the ratio of interchannel wetland area to IWC area （P）, shoreline density （DL）, and node density （Dn） were used to analyze planform characteristics of IWCs and the development of multi-channels in the stud- ied reach. The results suggest that small or middle sized interchannel wetlands and large or mega sized IWCs are more common at the study site. The area of IWC （Su） is highly cor- related with other geomorphologic parameters. P increases with increasing Su, and the upper limit is about 80%, which indicates that the development of interchannel wetlands and ana- branches in the IWC is in the equilibrium stage. In contrast, D~ and D, show a tendency to decrease with increasing Su due to diverse evolution processes in IWCs with different sizes. There are three main reasons leading to the formation of IWCs： varying stream power due to the meandering principal channel; development of the river corridor due to the weakening of geologic structure control; and high stability of interchannel wetlands due to conservation by shoreline vegetation.展开更多
Manning＇s roughness coefficient was estimated for a gravel-bed river reach using field measurements of water level and discharge, and the applicability of various methods used for estimation of the roughness coeffici...Manning＇s roughness coefficient was estimated for a gravel-bed river reach using field measurements of water level and discharge, and the applicability of various methods used for estimation of the roughness coefficient was evaluated. Results show that the roughness coefficient tends to decrease with increasing discharge and water depth, and over a certain range it appears to remain constant. Comparison of roughness coefficients calculated by field measurement data with those estimated by other methods shows that, although the field-measured values provide approximate roughness coefficients for relatively large discharge, there seems to be rather high uncertainty due to the difference in resultant values. For this reason, uncertainty related to the roughness coefficient was analyzed in terms of change in computed variables. On average, a 20% increase of the roughness coefficient causes a 7% increase in the water depth and an 8% decrease in velocity, but there may be about a 15% increase in the water depth and an equivalent decrease in velocity for certain cross-sections in the study reach. Finally, the validity of estimated roughness coefficient based on field measurements was examined. A 10% error in discharge measurement may lead to more than 10% uncertainty in roughness coefficient estimation, but corresponding uncertainty in computed water depth and velocity is reduced to approximately 5%. Conversely, the necessity for roughness coefficient estimation by field measurement is confirmed.展开更多
Flow resistance in fluvial open channels, especially in steep gravel-bed channels, still presents challenges to researchers and engineers. This article presents some new data from both the flume experiments and field ...Flow resistance in fluvial open channels, especially in steep gravel-bed channels, still presents challenges to researchers and engineers. This article presents some new data from both the flume experiments and field measurements. Data analysis using the divided hydraulic radius approach shows that the relative roughness plays a significant role in the bed form resistance. A new set of formulas that incorporate the relative roughness are proposed. As compared with several existing formulas, the proposed formulas can be used to better estimate the bed form resistance.展开更多
Based on data from more than 100 alluvial rivers, a systematic comparison of flow shear stress and energy expenditure has been made between sand- and gravel-bed rivers, by plotting the relationships between channel sh...Based on data from more than 100 alluvial rivers, a systematic comparison of flow shear stress and energy expenditure has been made between sand- and gravel-bed rivers, by plotting the relationships between channel shape (i.e. channel width-depth ratio) and hydraulic indices in a two-dimensional plane. These relationships show clearly that the four channel patterns, i.e. sand-bed meandering, sand-bed braided, gravel-bed meandering and gravel-bed braided, are located in 4 different areas that can be divided by 2 straight lines.展开更多
Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION It is well-known that when the flow enters the open-channel, the boundary layer was formed. Furthermore, with the development of boundary layer, a uniform open-channel flow was formed. In the case of ...Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION It is well-known that when the flow enters the open-channel, the boundary layer was formed. Furthermore, with the development of boundary layer, a uniform open-channel flow was formed. In the case of uniform open-channel flow, the temporal mean and turbulent characteristics will not vary again. The distance between the inlet of the testing plate and展开更多
基金Foundation： National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.41571005, No.4 1271027
文摘Both interchannel wetlands and multi-channels are crucial geomorphologic units in an anastomosing river system. Planform characteristics and development of interchannel wetlands and multi-channels control the characteristics of anastomosing rivers. To under- stand the role that interchannel wetlands play in the development of anastomosing rivers, a study was conducted on the Maqu Reach of the Upper Yellow River （MRUYR）, a gravel-bed anastomosing river characterized by highly developed interchannel wetlands and ana- branches. Geomorphologic units in the studied reach were extracted from high resolution satellite imagery in Google Earth. The size distributions of interchannel wetlands and inter- channel wetland clusters （IWCs）, a special combination of interchannel wetlands and ana- branches, were investigated. Geomorphologic parameters, including the ratio of interchannel wetland area to IWC area （P）, shoreline density （DL）, and node density （Dn） were used to analyze planform characteristics of IWCs and the development of multi-channels in the stud- ied reach. The results suggest that small or middle sized interchannel wetlands and large or mega sized IWCs are more common at the study site. The area of IWC （Su） is highly cor- related with other geomorphologic parameters. P increases with increasing Su, and the upper limit is about 80%, which indicates that the development of interchannel wetlands and ana- branches in the IWC is in the equilibrium stage. In contrast, D~ and D, show a tendency to decrease with increasing Su due to diverse evolution processes in IWCs with different sizes. There are three main reasons leading to the formation of IWCs： varying stream power due to the meandering principal channel; development of the river corridor due to the weakening of geologic structure control; and high stability of interchannel wetlands due to conservation by shoreline vegetation.
基金supported by the 2006 Core Construction Technology Development Project(Grant No.06KSHS-B01) through the ECORIVER21 Research Center in KICTTEP of MOCT KOREA
文摘Manning＇s roughness coefficient was estimated for a gravel-bed river reach using field measurements of water level and discharge, and the applicability of various methods used for estimation of the roughness coefficient was evaluated. Results show that the roughness coefficient tends to decrease with increasing discharge and water depth, and over a certain range it appears to remain constant. Comparison of roughness coefficients calculated by field measurement data with those estimated by other methods shows that, although the field-measured values provide approximate roughness coefficients for relatively large discharge, there seems to be rather high uncertainty due to the difference in resultant values. For this reason, uncertainty related to the roughness coefficient was analyzed in terms of change in computed variables. On average, a 20% increase of the roughness coefficient causes a 7% increase in the water depth and an 8% decrease in velocity, but there may be about a 15% increase in the water depth and an equivalent decrease in velocity for certain cross-sections in the study reach. Finally, the validity of estimated roughness coefficient based on field measurements was examined. A 10% error in discharge measurement may lead to more than 10% uncertainty in roughness coefficient estimation, but corresponding uncertainty in computed water depth and velocity is reduced to approximately 5%. Conversely, the necessity for roughness coefficient estimation by field measurement is confirmed.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.50779082)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,Grant No.2007CB407202)supported by the CSTC 2011
文摘Flow resistance in fluvial open channels, especially in steep gravel-bed channels, still presents challenges to researchers and engineers. This article presents some new data from both the flume experiments and field measurements. Data analysis using the divided hydraulic radius approach shows that the relative roughness plays a significant role in the bed form resistance. A new set of formulas that incorporate the relative roughness are proposed. As compared with several existing formulas, the proposed formulas can be used to better estimate the bed form resistance.
文摘Based on data from more than 100 alluvial rivers, a systematic comparison of flow shear stress and energy expenditure has been made between sand- and gravel-bed rivers, by plotting the relationships between channel shape (i.e. channel width-depth ratio) and hydraulic indices in a two-dimensional plane. These relationships show clearly that the four channel patterns, i.e. sand-bed meandering, sand-bed braided, gravel-bed meandering and gravel-bed braided, are located in 4 different areas that can be divided by 2 straight lines.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION It is well-known that when the flow enters the open-channel, the boundary layer was formed. Furthermore, with the development of boundary layer, a uniform open-channel flow was formed. In the case of uniform open-channel flow, the temporal mean and turbulent characteristics will not vary again. The distance between the inlet of the testing plate and
