Multimode Morphodynamic Model for Sediment-Laden Flows and Geomorphic Impacts
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 141, Issue 6
Abstract
Sediment-laden flows are a complex solid-fluid interaction process. This study presents a multimode morphodynamic model system combined with shallow water theory and a nonequilibrium assumption for sediment transport. The model system aims to simulate the morphological change caused by sediment-laden flows with various sediment transport modes. It involves three modules: a hydrodynamic module, a sediment transport module, and a morphological evolution module. The hydrodynamic model is governed by modified shallow water equations considering the interaction effects of flow and sediment. A flexible sediment transport model is presented that incorporates a weight coefficient. The model can adaptively choose an appropriate transport mode according to local, real-time flow conditions. Bedload, suspended load, and total mixed sediment load are all involved. The model is solved by a second-order Godunov-type finite-volume method that is robust and accurate. Validation is demonstrated through a series of test cases. The results indicate that the model can attain good agreement with measured data, thereby demonstrating the capabilities of the multimode morphodynamic model system in predicting sediment-laden flows and resulting morphological change.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 141 • Issue 6 • June 2015
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Received: Aug 28, 2013
Accepted: Dec 9, 2014
Published online: Jan 30, 2015
Published in print: Jun 1, 2015
Discussion open until: Jun 30, 2015
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