Impacts and Functioning of In-Stream Structures

Kurt M. Smithgall, P. A. Johnson, Chaopeng Shen

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Abstract

Channel responses were documented over a decade for a relocated stream channel in central Pennsylvania. The case study illustrates channel responses when a "natural channel design" incorporated hard points to reduce uncertainties and hold the channel in place. In particular, the study focused on the effect of the hardpoints had on channel development. Current conditions were compared with those from a survey taken 10 years prior, as well as the results from a sediment transport model that had been used to predict changes over a 50-year period. The survey measurements were used to assess the ability of the model to predict those changes. In-stream structures include rock vanes at the head and tail of riffles, root wads and rock linings at the outside of meander bends, and J-hooks used to reduce near bank velocity. Results show that the model did a good job of predicting the changes in the channel provided that the in-stream structures remained in place.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017
Subtitle of host publicationHydraulics and Waterways and Water Distribution Systems Analysis - Selected Papers from the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017
EditorsBrian Van Weele, Christopher N. Dunn
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780784480625
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event17th World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017 - Sacramento, United States
Duration: May 21 2017May 25 2017

Publication series

NameWorld Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017: Hydraulics and Waterways and Water Distribution Systems Analysis - Selected Papers from the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017

Other

Other17th World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySacramento
Period5/21/175/25/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Environmental Science

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