An Introduction to Flood Control Channel Stability Principles

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in principles of flood control channel stability. Here is what is discussed: 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF CHANNELS IN ERODIBLE MATERIALS, 2. PRINCIPLES OF CHANNEL EQUILIBRIUM AND RESPONSE, 3. BED MATERIAL SIZE, 4. BANK MATERIALS AND VEGETATION, 5. ICE AND FROZEN GROUND.