Flow Impingement, Snake River, Wyoming. (Flood Control Structures Research Program)
Abstract
Flow impingement occurs when approach channels direct flow into a bank line at large acute angles. Flow impingement results in flow concentration along bank lines, which creates large forces on bank material or bank protection. As part of studies conducted to determine the required riprap size for impinged flow, velocities, water-surface elevations, and scour depths were measured on the Snake River near Jackson, WY. High velocities and steep water- surface slopes were observed at each impingement site. Bank protection, Riprap, Braided stream, Velocity, Flow impingement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA269853
Entities
People
- Stephen T. Maynord