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Numerical simulation of turbulent flow and sediment transport processes in arbitrarily complex waterways

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Abstract

We review recent progress toward the development of a computational framework for simulating turbulence and sediment transport processes in real-life waterways with embedded hydraulic structures. The approach is based on the Curvilinear Immersed Boundary (CURVIB) method, which is extended to carry out LES and URANS and simulate free-surface effects and stream-bed morphodynamics in complex open channels. The predictive capabilities of the method are demonstrated by presenting results from the simulation of turbulence in a natural meander bend and in a straight flume with embedded rock structures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEnvironmental Fluid Mechanics
Subtitle of host publicationMemorial Volume in Honour of Prof. Gerhard H. Jirka
PublisherCRC Press
Pages123-152
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9780203803967
ISBN (Print)9780415670456
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Environmental Science
  • General Engineering

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