Incised River Channels: Processes, Forms, Engineering, and Management

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Stephen Darby (University of Southampton, UK) Andrew Simon (USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory, Mississippi)

Incised River Channels

Processes, Forms, Engineering, and Management

Stephen Darby (University of Southampton, UK), Andrew Simon (USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory, Mississippi)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
15 January 1999

Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Limnology (freshwater); Sanitary & municipal engineering

Incised river channels are ubiquitous features of landscapes disturbed by environmental change. Problems associated with channel incision include undermining of structures, downstream sedimentation, severe bank erosion and widening, and degradation of aquatic and riparian habitats. In Incised River Channels, research from the disciplines of geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport, ecology, environmental management and river engineering is brought together to develop a detailed, integrated treatment, over a range of spatial and temporal scales, of the dynamic behaviour of unstable incised rivers. The book emphasizes the need for improved understanding of the processes and mechanisms of channel adjustment and evolution to underpin sustainable river management and engineering. It contains important original contributions from an international authorship. Contributors include university and government scientists and researchers, as well as practitioners from regulatory and consultancy organizations. Divided into three thematic sections, Incised River Channels covers the nature and significance of incised channels, processes, and mitigation and management. Fundamental principles are illustrated using case studies from a wide range of physiographic environments, providing a wide geographical coverage. This volume will be of interest to academics and advanced level students who are studying fluvial geomorphology and/or river engineering. It will also be of appeal to all those interested in river adjustment and management.

Edited by: Stephen Darby (University of Southampton UK), Andrew Simon (USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory, Mississippi)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 179mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 992g
ISBN: 9780471984467
ISBN 10: 0471984469
Pages: 452
Publication Date: 15 January 1999
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Darby is a senior lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Southampton, UK.

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