Stable Channel Analysis and Design
Joseph V. Bellini, PE, PH, DWRE, CFM
Course Outline
One of the more significant issues affecting the quality and integrity of stream systems are instability and sediment loading. While much of the suspended sediment load are small particles (clay and silt) from watershed yield, larger bed-material particles are being eroded, transported, and deposited within stream channels. This course is intended to provide techniques to evaluate erosion potential and design measures to stabilize streams and channels.
This course discusses the following topics:
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will learn:
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil and water resources engineers, hydrologists, environmental scientists, and watershed planners.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be exposed to a comprehensive set of techniques to evaluate and design for channel stability.
Course Introduction
One of the more significant issues affecting the quality and integrity of stream systems are instability and sediment loading. While much of the suspended sediment load are small particles (clay and silt) from watershed yield, larger bed-material particles are being eroded, transported, and deposited within stream channels. This course is intended to provide techniques to evaluate erosion potential and design measures to stabilize streams and channels.
Course Content
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Stable Channel Analysis and Design
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Course Summary
One of the more significant issues affecting the quality and integrity of stream systems are instability and sediment loading. While much of the suspended sediment load are small particles (clay and silt) from watershed yield, larger bed-material particles are being eroded, transported, and deposited within stream channels. This course is intended to provide techniques to evaluate erosion potential and design measures to stabilize streams and channels.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Publications: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/
North American Green Stable Channel Design Software: http://www.nagreen.com/
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.