Flow structure investigation over a pool-rife sequence in a variable width river

A comprehensive overview of flow characteristics in natural channels with bedforms is a vital issue in river management projects. Pool-rife sequences as common bedforms in the gravel-bed rivers significantly impact flow characteristics and turbulence intensity. The present study was taken by field investigation in the Babolroud River, Iran. A 95 m reach with variable width was chosen in this river and velocity components and shear stress were obtained in different sections. Quadrant analysis was also applied to determine the dominant bursting event in the pool section. The results revealed a phase shift for stream-wise velocity, near-bed velocities, and bed shear stress versus bed profile. In the pool, vertical velocity components were oriented downward near the bed and upward near the water surface, while in the rife section vectors were oriented towards the bed. The findings of quadrant analysis demonstrated the ejections and sweeps as a dominant event close to the bed and water surface, respectively.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).