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2D morphodynamic modelling as a predictive tool for gravel replenishment: the Saint-Sauveur Dam case study
Gravel replenishment is one existing solution for restoring riverbeds below dams. Prediction of erosion processes is crucial for river management planning of efficient replenishment. This study investigates the capacity of a large-scale, two-dimensional morphodynamic model to reproduce berm erosion and sediment wave propagation. The model enables quantification of the efficiency of several management scenarios according to berm geometry, location and sediment supply condition (dam closed or not during floods). Results show that replenishment efficiency is strongly dependent on the berm geometry and sediment supply. Berms should be located as close as possible to the low-flow channel and be as long as possible. Desynchronization between hydrographs and sedigraphs could be responsible for propagating sediment deficit which reduces the efficiency of replenishment. This model is a powerful management tool for the design of replenishment operations and the main conclusions of this work could be extended to other sites.
2D morphodynamic modelling as a predictive tool for gravel replenishment: the Saint-Sauveur Dam case study
Gravel replenishment is one existing solution for restoring riverbeds below dams. Prediction of erosion processes is crucial for river management planning of efficient replenishment. This study investigates the capacity of a large-scale, two-dimensional morphodynamic model to reproduce berm erosion and sediment wave propagation. The model enables quantification of the efficiency of several management scenarios according to berm geometry, location and sediment supply condition (dam closed or not during floods). Results show that replenishment efficiency is strongly dependent on the berm geometry and sediment supply. Berms should be located as close as possible to the low-flow channel and be as long as possible. Desynchronization between hydrographs and sedigraphs could be responsible for propagating sediment deficit which reduces the efficiency of replenishment. This model is a powerful management tool for the design of replenishment operations and the main conclusions of this work could be extended to other sites.
2D morphodynamic modelling as a predictive tool for gravel replenishment: the Saint-Sauveur Dam case study
Brousse, Guillaume (author) / Claude, Nicolas (author) / Cordier, Florian (author) / Loire, Rémi (author) / Jodeau, Magali (author)
International Journal of River Basin Management ; 22 ; 389-402
2024-07-02
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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