Salt River Channelization Project: Model Study
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 2
Abstract
TWO models were tested in order to determine the adequacy of a channelization scheme for Salt River near Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. One fixed‐bed model was used to study velocity patterns, flow stages, bank freeboards and bank protection requirements. One distorted movable‐bed model was utilized to study erosion and deposition patterns and bank stability in the proposed scheme. Incipient motion of bed particles and tractive force theory for stability of banks were utilized for modeling the various complicated parts of the movable‐bed model. Results were compared with mathematical model results, and good agreement was observed. Recommendations for improving the channelization scheme were given.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 2 • February 1985
Pages: 267 - 283
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1985
Published in print: Feb 1985
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