Flow Hydrodynamics across Open Channel Flows with Riparian Zones: Implications for Riverbank Stability

Riverbank vegetation is of high importance both for preserving the form (morphology) and function (ecology) of natural river systems. Revegetation of riverbanks is commonly used as a means of stream rehabilitation and management of bank instability and erosion. In this experimental study, the effect...

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Main Authors: Da Liu, Manousos Valyrakis, Richard Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/9/720