[PDF] Applied River Morphology eBook

Author : Joachim Mangelsdorf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 25,32 MB
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642837778

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River Morphology deals with the interaction between flowing waters in rivers and their environment. Based on the representation of basic flow parameters, the geometry, classification and historic development of rivers are treated. Any change in the environment, occurring naturally or caused by man, leads to very sensitive reactions in river flow and transport. Thus this synopsis of geoscientific studies and hydraulic engineering experience is presented to help develop the unterstanding of how to handle nature with care.

Author : C. R. Thorne
Publisher :
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN :

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This text presents an overview of fluvial geomorphology (how water movement effects the surface features of the Earth), and aims to provide river engineers and managers with an understanding of natural channel forms and fluvial processes.

Author : Bruce L. Rhoads
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 40,32 MB
Release : 2020-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108173780

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Rivers are important agents of change that shape the Earth's surface and evolve through time in response to fluctuations in climate and other environmental conditions. They are fundamental in landscape development, and essential for water supply, irrigation, and transportation. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that produce change in the form of rivers. It explores how the dynamics of rivers are being affected by anthropogenic change, including climate change, dam construction, and modification of rivers for flood control and land drainage. It discusses how concern about environmental degradation of rivers has led to the emergence of management strategies to restore and naturalize these systems, and how river management techniques work best when coordinated with the natural dynamics of rivers. This textbook provides an excellent resource for students, researchers, and professionals in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, river science, and environmental policy.

Author : R. J. Garde
Publisher : New Age International Limited Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,71 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788122418644

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Synthesizes the contributions made by geologists, geomorphologists, geographers, hydraulic engineers and hydrologists and takes a balanced view about formation on alluvial rivers and their hydraulics, and analysis of their response to natural and man-made disturbances.

Author : Michael Church
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 16,46 MB
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1119954258

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Gravel-Bed Rivers: Processes, Tools, Environments presents a definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers, derived from the 7th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop, the 5-yearly meeting of the world’s leading authorities in the field. Each chapter in the book has been specifically commissioned to represent areas in which recent progress has been made in the field. The topics covered also represent a coherent progression through the principal areas of the subject (hydraulics; sediment transport; river morphology; tools and methods; applications of science). Definitive review of the current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers Coverage of both fundamental and applied topics Edited by leading academics with contributions from key researchers Thoroughly edited for quality and consistency to provide coherent and logical progression through the principal areas of the subject.

Author : Avijit Gupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 40,7 MB
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470723715

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Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management explores an important topic in geomorphology and sedimentology: the form and function of major rivers. Our knowledge of the big rivers of the world is limited. It is currently difficult to recognise large rivers of the past from relict sedimentary deposits or to structure management policies for long international rivers. This exciting book brings together a set of papers on large rivers of the world, as a unique introduction to a demanding subject. The book includes thirty chapters and is organised into three sections. The first part is on the environmental requirements for creating and maintaining a major river system. The second is a collection of case studies on 14 large rivers from different continents, covering a range of physical environments. The third section includes chapters on the measurement and management of large rivers. First book to offer in a single volume state-of-the-art knowledge on management and geomorphology of large rivers of the world A pioneering study, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge related to big rivers Includes comprehensive case studies covering the major large rivers of the world including Amazon, Mississippi, Nile, Congo, Indus, and Mekong Written by a leading team of distinguished, international contributors Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management is essential reading for postgraduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, sedimentary geology, and river management. It is also of relevance to engineers and environmental consultants in the private and public sectors working on major rivers of the world.