Advances in Fluvial Dynamics and Stratigraphy

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Paul A. Carling (University of Lancaster, UK) Martin R. Dawson (Petroleum Science and Technology Institute, Aberdeen, UK)

Advances in Fluvial Dynamics and Stratigraphy

Paul A. Carling (University of Lancaster, UK), Martin R. Dawson (Petroleum Science and Technology Institute, Aberdeen, UK)

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
29 April 1996

Soil science, sedimentology; Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Stratigraphy; Limnology (freshwater)

Developments in the modelling of sediment transport in rivers and the interactions with the river-bed have been remarkable over the last two decades. This progress has increased the understanding of the nature of turbulence, and the ability to replicate mathematically simple flow-particle interactions which can be observed experimentally. In addition, quite elegant models of stratigraphic complexes have evolved because of the growing computational power available to scientists. As always, additional knowledge has raised even more intriguing questions and the quest for explanation of phenomena has led to increased specialisation. Therefore, there are few fluid dynamicists or sedimentologists who can successfully span the two disciplines. The intention of this book is to assist various specialists on keeping abreast of current developments in related areas. The book initially focuses on hydrodynamics of turbulent flow, followed by basic two and three-dimensional flow through straight and curved channels and the flow over bed topography. This is then followed by a consideration of initial motion, sediment transport and particle sorting. The potential for modelling fluidsediment interactions is provided at the end of the first section. Linking chapters then follow, considering the preservation potential of fluvial bedforms in the stratigraphic record and the basic variety of channel morphology recognised in sedimentary studies. Subsequent chapters consider reconstructing hydraulic process and fluvial morphology from stratigraphy; the influence of bedform and depositional controls on packing of economically important sedimentary rocks; and recent advances in modelling subsurface fluvial stratigraphy. A final chapter provides a brief view of future perspectives. The objective of this volume is to review recent advances made by geologists and hydrodynamicists in an accessible manner and to promote an increased and fruitful dialogue between sedimentary geologists, geomorphologists and hydrodynamicists.

Edited by: Paul A. Carling (University of Lancaster UK), Martin R. Dawson (Petroleum Science and Technology Institute, Aberdeen, UK)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 1.106kg
ISBN: 9780471953302
ISBN 10: 047195330X
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 29 April 1996
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Partial table of contents: Turbulent Flow in Rivers (J. Williams). The Fluid Dynamics of Small-scale Alluvial Bedforms (J.Best). Entrainment of Sediments from Deposits of Mixed Grain Sizes andDensities (P. Komar). Unsteady Transport of Sand Gravel Mixtures (R. Kuhnle). Modelling the Sediment Transport Process (A. Kelsey). Reconstructing Fluvial Channel Morphology from SedimentarySequences (C. Bristow). The Prediction and Modelling of Subsurface Fluvial Stratigraphy (C.North). Index.

Paul A. Carling and Martin R. Dawson are the authors of Advances in Fluvial Dynamics and Stratigraphy, published by Wiley.