Hydraulic Capacity of Meandering Channels in Straight Floodways: Hydraulic Model Investigation
Abstract
The investigation reported herein was conducted for the purpose of isolating the various factors affecting floodway capacities. Specific objectives were to determine the effects on floodway capacity of: (a) radius of curvature of bends; (b) sinuosity of channel; (c) depth of overbank flow; (d) ratio of overbank area to channel area; and (e) overbank roughness. Typical channel and floodway conditions were reproduced in a 100- by 30-ft flume. Two floodway widths, three depths of overbank flow, and three degrees of roughness were used in testing channels of various degrees of sinuosity and various meander-belt widths.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- ADA637660
Entities
People
- E. B. Lipscomb