Characteristics of side channels in the river Ain, France
Publication date
2016
Authors
van Denderen, R. Pepijn
Schielen, Ralph M.J.
Blom, A.
Kleinhans, Maarten G.
Hulscher, S.J.M.H.
Editors
Constantinescu, George
Garcia, Marcelo
Hanes, Dan
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Abstract
Side channels are popular methods to reduce flood levels or to increase the ecological value of rivers. Here we asses four side channels in the River Ain (France). In combination with 1D model simulations, we identify the characteristics and processes regarding the erosion and sedimentation patterns. The relative slope of the channels, the bifurcation angle, bend flow and bank erosion turn out to be important parameters for the identification of the processes.
Keywords
Taverne, Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
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van Denderen, R P, Schielen, R M J, Blom, A, Kleinhans, M G & Hulscher, S J M H 2016, Characteristics of side channels in the river Ain, France. in G Constantinescu, M Garcia & D Hanes (eds), River Flow 2016 : Proceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, RIVER FLOW 2016. CRC Press Balkema. The Netherlands, pp. 220-228, International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, RIVER FLOW 2016, St. Louis, United States, 11/07/16. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315644479-39, conference