Environmental Science
8 years ago

New study reveals how water transports sediment, impacting erosion and flooding.

1 view
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Transportation of Suspended Sediment by Water
Vito A. Vanoni

Paper Summary

The scientists studied how sediment moves in water by looking at different flow rates, channel slopes, and amounts of sediment. They compared their measurements with a theoretical model based on how sediment and momentum are transferred in turbulent water.

Related papers

Theme background image
Environmental Science
3 years ago

New formula revolutionizes transportation rate for bed material load!

Riverine Landscapes
1 view
Theme background image
Environmental Science
6 years ago

Braided river study reveals key to controlling sediment transport rates.

Riverine Landscapes
Sedimentary Processes
Soil Erosion
2 views
Theme background image
Environmental Science
6 years ago

Study reveals how riverbed movement triggers massive sediment transport pulses

Riverine Landscapes
Soil Erosion
Sedimentary Processes
1 view