Influences of sedimentation on overflow properties of sharp-crested weir
February 2025
A sharp-crested weir is the simplest type of weir and is mainly used for discharge measurement in open channels. The surface profile of an ogee weir also is designed based on the lower nappe profile...
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Framework for reservoir sedimentation estimation using the hydrological model and campaign—A case study of A Vuong reservoir in central Vietnam
February 2025
Sediment estimation would help practice sustainable watershed management and efficient reservoir operation. Different methods exist to estimate reservoir sedimentation based on the differences in sediment...
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Experimental study on the settling of irregularly shaped sediment particles from the source region of the Yangtze River
February 2025
Settling plays a pivotal role in sediment transport and morphological evolution of alluvial rivers. Sediment particles in the source regions of large rivers are more likely to feature irregular shapes...
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Experimental investigation into flow resistance of large benthic crab burrows in the Yellow River Delta, China
February 2025
The current study investigates the impact of burrowing activities by crab species in the tidal flats of the Yellow River Delta in China on the hydraulic resistance characteristics of water flow, particularly...
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Modeling the hydraulic roughness of a movable flatbed in a sand channel while considering the effects of water temperature
February 2025
The prediction of the flow resistance (usually quantified as the hydraulic roughness) of a movable flatbed is a key issue affecting the calculation accuracy of flood levels in river training projects....
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Simulation of sand and mud transport processes in currents and waves by time-dependent 2DV model
February 2025
This paper presents a time-dependent, two-dimensional vertical model for the simulation of sand and mud concentrations, transport and bed level changes in tidal conditions with or without surface waves....
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Morphological properties of two-dimensional and three-dimensional bedforms in open channel flow: A flume experiments study
February 2025
Bedforms are formed by sediment particles under the action of flow, which in turn affect flow and sediment movement. However, the fundamental mechanisms behind the formation and development of bedforms...
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Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening
Available online 28 February 2025
This study introduces an innovative approach to modeling meandering river morphology, integrating and investigating the effects of geometric characteristics and vegetation-induced channel coarsening....
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Efficiency of four types of biochar to improve soil properties and decrease soil detachment in vulnerable hillslopes to rill erosion
Available online 21 February 2025
Biochar, as a viable substrate and soil amendment, has the potential to improve the physical and chemical properties of soils, consequently affecting soil erosion. However, few studies have explored...
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Simulating fluvial sediment pulses using remote sensing and machine learning: Development of a modeling framework applicable to data rich and scarce regions
Available online 21 February 2025
Fluvial sediment pulses pose a significant threat to the overall ecological health of river systems. Nonetheless, the scarcity of monitored and published data underscores the importance of devising...
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Evaluation of eco-friendly soil slope stabilization techniques for forest roads by using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
Available online 13 February 2025
In this study, the effectiveness of different stabilization techniques implemented on the forest road cut slopes was investigated in terms of controlling erosion and runoff. Wood production residues,...
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Complex morphodynamic processes of a large braided channel in response to different flood flow discharges on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 11 February 2025
The frequency and intensity of river floods in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) are increasing under the background of climate warming. In particular, the braided channel in the wide valley section in...
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Probabilistic risk assessment of fifteen metal(loid)s and their mixtures in surface sediment of Hongze Lake (China) using the diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) technique
Available online 8 February 2025
Freshwater lakes in China face increasing environmental pressures due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, with metal pollution emerging as a significant concern. Despite this, the ecological...
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Experimental study on the self-cleaning behavior of slit dams for debris flow hazard mitigation
Available online 8 February 2025
Self-cleaning is a crucial feature of slit dams, which not only enhances upstream and downstream hydraulic connections but also automatically restores a dam's debris flow storage capacity. In this work,...
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CFD modeling of movement of geobag for riverbank erosion control structures
Available online 8 February 2025
The erosion of riverbanks led to significant environmental and infrastructure challenges, leading to soil loss, structural damage, and flooding. Since the 1970s, erosion control structures such as geobags...
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Multidecadal analysis of erosion susceptibility in a watershed heavily impacted by deforestation in southeastern Amazonia
Available online 7 February 2025
Over the last several decades, extensive changes in land use/land cover (LULC) have caused substantial environmental impacts in the watersheds of southeastern Amazonia, such as the Verde River watershed...
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On the parameters of common settling velocity models for porous sediment aggregates
Available online 21 January 2025
The settling behavior of sediment aggregates is a critical factor influencing the transport of fine-grained sediment in riverine and marine environments. Due to the small size and fragile structure...
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Assessment of infiltration and erosion rates in Mediterranean reservoirs’ catchments through rainfall simulation
Available online 20 January 2025
The land use and vegetation type of a reservoir's catchment substantially affect the hydrological processes of soil infiltration and runoff. They also act as drivers or constraints for erosive processes....
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Formation condition for concave-bank deposition in the meanders of the Middle Yangtze River and its application
December 2024
In what kind of meanders concave-bank deposition (CBD) can occur remains an open question. This study investigated the characteristics and major influencing factors of CBD in the meanders of the Middle...
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Defining and characterizing the phenomenon of river-bottom tearing scour (RBTS): A case study of the Middle Yellow River
December 2024
River-bottom tearing scour (RBTS) in natural rivers refers to the incipient motion and transport processes of clay blocks formed by fine cohesive sediment after deposition and consolidation in riverbeds....
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Source-oriented health risk assessment of heavy metals in a soil-river continuum in northwest China
December 2024
Heavy metals can easily accumulate in soil and river sediment due to their non-degradability, which seriously endangers the balance of the ecosystem and human health. Thus, research on heavy metals...
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Biogenic “phosphorus” effect of terrestrial lakes and its significance to oil shale during the Carnian period in the late Triassic
December 2024
The Triassic lacustrine organic-rich shale (LORS) in Member 7 of the Yanchang Formation (Carnian stage) in the southern Ordos Basin is relatively well developed. Additionally, its organic matter abundance,...
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Quantification of bedload transport in the Hungarian Danube using multiple analysis methods
December 2024
While bedload transport is crucial to river morphodynamics, quantifying it in large rivers, such as the Danube, poses significant challenges. The current study focuses on the gravel-dominated section...
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