Bush Canal Floodgate Study

Abstract

The ADaptive Hydraulics model, ADH, was used to investigate the circulation tendencies in and around Bush Canal by utilizing its two-dimensional shallow-water module. This study characterizes existing water levels and currents in the vicinity of Bush Canal and predicts any potential impacts that may result from the construction of a structure in Bush Canal near its junction with Bayou Terrebonne. Comparing model-generated currents and water-surface elevations between pre- and post-construction conditions provides insight into whether a particular alternative will adversely impact velocity conditions. ADH was used to develop time series of current fields for the base and plan conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA538125

Entities

People

  • Amena M. Henville
  • Rutherford C. Berger
  • Tate O. McAlpin

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Elevation
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Floodgates
  • Floods
  • Gates
  • Hydraulics
  • Measurement
  • Parallel Processing
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Shallow Water
  • Storm Surges
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Two Dimensional
  • Water

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Strategic Security Studies