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Spatial and temporal analysis of the sand dynamics in alpine rivers for 3D numerical modelling

  • A. Weit
  • , B. Camenen
  • , G. Dramais
  • , C. Bel
  • , M. Jodeau
  • , S. Langlais
  • , F. Lauters

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Abstract

Hydraulic structures can impact the sediment continuity of the river and can create a sediment imbalance downstream of dams according to the different sediment classes (silt, sand, gravel). For operators, one important issue is the presence of sand (d>63 µm), which can lead to exploitation difficulties, issues for flushing or emptying operations as well as to ecological, industrial or safety issues. It was recognized that the percentage of sand particles that is trans ported by suspension compared to bedload transport can often prevail. However, today it is still a real challenge to evaluate the spatial and temporal variability of these sand concentrations in gravel-bed rivers since sand dynamics are generally supply limited. Using 3D hydro-sedimentary modelling could help to better understand processes of sand transport in rivers. In this article, we will present results from experimental monitoring that will then be used for 3D numerical modelling (TELEMAC 3D + Gaia) on engineered rivers in the Northern French Alps.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2024
EditorsIacopo Carnacina, Mawada Abdellatif, Manolia Andredaki, James Cooper, Darren Lumbroso, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages448-453
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781032757216
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2024 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Sept 20246 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameRiver Flow - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2024

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, River Flow 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLiverpool
Period2/09/246/09/24

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