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Apr 26, 2012
Reduction of Unanticipated Intracoastal Waterway Current by Relocating the San Bernard River Mouth, Texas
Authors: Lihwa Lin, Nicholas C. Kraus, and Laura L. RobinsonAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Dredging '02: Key Technologies for Global Prosperity
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This paper presents results of a hydrodynamic and geomorphologic study of the river and tidal flow at the intersection of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) and San Bernard River, Texas, to develop alternatives for reducing the current in the GIWW. The hydrodynamic modeling indicates that the presently elongated and constricted river mouth has greatly reduced the flow as compared to a channel running straight to the Gulf of Mexico, the historic orientation. Relocation of the river mouth to its original position can decrease flow along the GIWW. The recommended alternative is to restore the migrating river mouth to its historic position.
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Dredging '02: Key Technologies for Global Prosperity
Pages: 1 - 15
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© 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Lihwa Lin
Oceanographer, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Nicholas C. Kraus
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Senior Scientist, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Laura L. Robinson
Civil Engineer, U.S. Army Engineer District, Galveston, 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, TX 77550
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