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Optical techniques for surface velocity and bed elevation measurements in a fluvial physical scale model

  • K. El Kadi Abderrezzak
  • , A. Die Moran
  • , M. Jodeau
  • , F. Lebert

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Abstract

An undistorted, mobile-bed physical scale model (scale 1:40) representing a pilot morphological restoration site on the Old Rhinewas used to assess different sediment transport restoration strategies. Bathymetry measurements using a laser triangulation scanner and surface velocity measurements using the Large-Scale Particle Image Velocimetry (LSPIV) technique have been performed. Tests show that sediment transport can be restored through removal of the bank rip rap and modification of the existing groynes, thus promoting bank erosion. Bed elevation measurements confirm the effectiveness of this strategy in terms of eroded material volume and bathymetry changes. LSPIV measurements show that erosion is caused by accelerated flow induced by the modified groynes that deflect the flow towards the bank, not by eddy flow structures created downstream of groynes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRiver Flow 2012 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics
Pages1265-1272
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2012 - San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 5 Sept 20127 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameRiver Flow 2012 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2012
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CitySan Jose
Period5/09/127/09/12

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