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6- Hydraulic Design of Lock Culvert Valves Manual (59 Pages)
 

Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Typical Filling and Emptying System
Types of Lock Valves

Chapter 2. Air in Culvert Systems
Experience with Air in Culvert System
Recent Field Tests of Cavitation Conditions
Selection of Elevation for Culvert Valves
Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding
Admission of Air into Culvert System
Design of Air Vents

Chapter 3. Hoist Loads
Hoist Loads due to Flowing Water
Tainter Valves
Interpretation of Data
Horizontally Framed Valve

Double Skin-Plate Valve
Vertically Framed Valve
General Comments
Total Hoist Loads
Peak Head Across Valve

Chapter 4. Valve Seals
General
Bottom Seals
Side Seals
Top Seals

Chapter 5. Recesses For Unwatering Bulkheads
General
Bulkhead Recesses
Location of Bulkhead Recesses

Appendix A. Cavitation At Lock Culvert Valves

Appendix B. Lock Filling Program

Appendix C. Design Examples

7- Hydraulic Design of Navigation Dams Manual (193 Pages)
 
Chapter 1. Introduction
Section I - General
Purpose
Applicability
References
Bibliography
Symbol
Other Guidance and Design Aids
WES Capabilities and Services
Design Memorandum Presentations
Section II - Typical Navigation Projects
Navigation Dams
Basic Project Components
Supplemental Project Components
Section III - Special Considerations
Safety
Environmental
Aesthetics

Chapter 2. Project Identification
Section I - Navigation Systems
General Considerations
Section II - Project Purposes
General
Purposes
Section III - Project Studies
General
Project Water Requirements
Pool Levels
Pool Storage
Environmental
Foundations

Chapter 3. Project Parameters
Section I - Hydrology
General
Basin Description
Hydrologic Data
Hydrologic Data Sources
Hydrologic Model
Flow Computations
Section II - Hydraulics
General
Channel Discharge Rating Curves
Water-Surface Profiles
Specific Profile Uses
Navigation Pool Level Stability
Section III - Sedimentation
General
Problems
Sediment Data Needs
Sedimentation Study
Analysis Tool
Sediment Control Measures
Section IV - Ice Conditions
General

Chapter 4. Project Layout (siting of Structures)
General
Upper Pool Elevation
Navigation Considerations
Foundations
Sediment Movement
Channel Rectification
Channel Stabilization

Chapter 5. Project Design
Section I - Spillway Design

General
Crest Design
Spillway Capacity for High-Head Dams
Spillway Capacity for Low-Head Dams
Pool Tailwater Relationships
Pool Elevations
Discharge Rating Curves for Gated, Broad
Crested Weirs
Overflow Embankments
Stilling Basin Design
Approach Area
Exit Area
Spillway Gates
Gate Types and Selection
Tainter Gate Design
Vertical-Lift Gate Design
Spillway Piers
Abutments
Section II - Design of Other Appurtenances
Navigable Passes
Low-Flow and Water Quality Releases
Fish Passage Facilities
Ice Control Methods
Section III - Model Studies
General
Section IV - Example Design
Known Information
Development of Design

Chapter 6. Project Construction
Section I - General
Flow Diversion Schemes
Maintenance of Navigation
Construction Phases
Section II - Cofferdams
General Schemes
Cofferdam Heights
Cofferdam Preflooding Facilities
Example Determination of Cofferdam
Heights
Scour Protection

Chapter 7. Project Operation
Section I - Normal Spillway Operations
Maintenance of Navigation Pool Levels
Low-Flow Periods
Flood Flow Periods
Ice and Debris Passage
Section II - Special Spillway Operations
Purpose
Loss of Scour Protection
Operator Error
Equipment Malfunction
Spillway Maintenance
Emergency Operation

Chapter 8. Repair and Rehabilitation
General
Design Life
Modernization Features
Typical Repair and Rehabilitation Items
Scour Protection
Repair and Rehabilitation Model Studies

Appendix A. Bibliography and Selected References

Appendix B. Notation

Appendix C. Navigation Dam Model and Prototype Study Data

Appendix D. Typical Spillway Optimization Study

8 - Hydraulic Design of Navigation Locks Manual (143 Pages)
 
Chapter 1. Introduction
Section I - General
Purpose
Scope
Applicability
References
Explanation of Terms
Technical Data
Section II - Technical Coordination
General
Automatic Data Processing (ADP
WES Capabilities and Services
Design Memorandum Presentations
Section III - Project Function
General
Primary Components
Special Needs
Classification Systems
CE Lock Operating Experience

Chapter 2. Project Identification
Section I - Design Management
General
Design Constraints
Incremental Effects
General Studies
Section II - Navigation System Characteristics
Information and Data Required
Waterway
Vessels
Commodities
Section III - Transit Time
Definition
Evaluation
Chamber Performance
Application
Section IV - Chamber Alternatives
General
Number of Parallel Chambers
Chamber Dimensions
Chamber Types
Section V - Foundation and Structure Concerns
Hydraulic Loading
Chamber Structure
Guide and Guard Walls
Other Structures

Chapter 3. Hydraulic Features
Section I - Filling and Emptying
Project Type
Design Type
Lateral Culverts
Features
Recent Designs
Section II - Appurtenant Concerns
General
Navigation Aids
Surge Reduction
Impact Barriers
Water Saving
Dewatering
Emergency Closure
Debris Control
Ice Control

Chapter 4. Filling-and-emptying Feature Design
Section I - Preliminary Calculations
General
Sill Spacing Parameters
Sill Spacing
Location of Intake Structures
Lock Filling
Chamber Depth
Sill Elevation
Sill Elevation Guidance
Location of Outlet Structures
Typical Outlet Locations
Section II - Very-Low-Lift Designs
General
Sector Gate Design Concept
Hydraulic Evaluation
Side-port Flume (SPF) Designs
Section III - Culvert-to-Chamber Systems
General
Chamber Port Arrangements
Flow Passage Areas
Chamber Ports, Baffles
and Manifolds
Section IV - Outlet Systems
General
Design Types
Section V - Intakes
General
Design Types
Section VI - Filling-and-Emptying Valve Systems
General
Valve Sizing
Valve Siting
Section VII - Culvert Layouts
General
Contracting and Expanding Systems
Other Transitions

Chapter 5. Special Hydraulic Study Topics

Section I - Introduction
Baseline Analysis
Baseline Constraints
Analysis Results
Section II - Steady Flow in Lock Culverts
Discharge
Energy Loss Coefficient
Individual Losses
Reynolds Number
Energy-Loss Coefficient Values
Section III - Lock Filling and Emptying
General Features
Valve Operation
Lock Coefficient
Operation Time Estimates
Basis For Numerical
Simulations
Mathematical Aids
Section IV - Culvert Features
Goals
Improved Performance
Evaluation
Section V
Valve Hydraulic Characteristics
Design Concerns
Valves With Expansions
Downstream
Section VI - Low Pressure Effects
General Concerns
Reverse Tainter Valves
Section VII - Air Inflow and Outflow Devices
High-Lift Lock Air Vents
Low-Lift Lock Air Vents
Section VIII - Vorticity at Intakes
General
Evaluation
Section IX
Energy Dissipation at Outlets
Conditions
Options

Chapter 6. Hydraulic Model Studies
Section I - Introduction
General
Purpose of Model Study
Scales
Model and Prototype Similarities
Model Construction
Instrumentation
Pressure Measurements
Section II - Prototype Expectations
General
Revisions to Scaled Values
Section III - CE-Sponsored Hydraulic Model and Prototype Studies
Database

Chapter 7. Other Hydraulic Design Features
Section I - Surge Reduction
Scope
Solutions
Computational Aids
Section II - Impact Barriers
Purpose
Section III - Water Saving
Water Supply
Design Needs
Section IV - Dewatering
Concerns
Coordination
Section V - Emergency Closure
General Emergency Situations
Consequences of Pool Loss
Preliminary Studies
Types of Closure Systems
Design Loadings
Section VI - Ice Control at Locks
Types of Ice
Ice Problems
Air Screen
Lock Wall De-icing
Lock Gate and Valve De-icing
Considerations for Rehabilitation and New Construction
Section VII - Repair and Rehabilitation
Purpose and Scope
Reliability Improvement
Efficiency Improvement
Threshold Amounts
Typical Study Items
Section VIII - Environmental Concerns
Effect of Lock
Water Quality
Recreational Craft
Facility Alternatives
Second Lock Chamber

Appendix A. References

Appendix B. Inventory of Existing Locks

Appendix C. Lock Hydraulic System Model and Prototype

Appendix D. Design of Side-Port Systems

Appendix E. Design of High-Lift Locks

Appendix F. Computer Runs

Appendix G. Mechanical Lifts

Appendix H. Notation

9 -  Hydraulic Design of Reservoir Outlet Works Manual (201 Pages)

Chapter 1. Introduction
Section I - General
Purpose
Applicability
References
Bibliography
Symbols
Other Guidance and Design Aids
WES Capabilities and Senices
Design Memorandum Presentations
Classification of Conduits
Section II - Project Functions and Related Studies
General

Chapter 2. Hydraulic Theory
Section I - Introduction
General
Basic Considerations
Section II - Conduits Flowing Partially N
General
Discharge Controls for Partially Full Flow
Flow Profiles
Section III - Conduits Flowing Full
General
Exit Portal fiessure Grade-Line Location
Section IV - Gradients
General
Hydraulic Grade Line and Energy Grade Line
Mean Pressure Computation
Section V - Energy Losses
General
Suface Resistance (Friction
Form Resistance
Section VI - Cavitation
General
Theory
Design Practice
Preventive Measures
Boundary Layer
Air Demand
Air Flow

Chapter 3. Sluices For Concrete Gravity Dams
Section I - Basic Considerations
Location
Size, Shape, ad Number
Elevation and Alignment
Section II - Sluice Intakes
General
Trash Protection
Entrance Curves
Intake Energy Losses
Section III - Gate Passage, Gates, and Valves
General
Gate Types
Control Valves
Metering Devices

Gate Passageway Requirements
Gate Slots
Gate Recess
Gate Seats
Steel Liners
Air Vents
Section IV - Sluice Outlet Design
General Considerations
Exit Portal Constructions
Sluice Eyebrow Deflectors

Chapter 4. Outlet Facilities For Emb~kment Dams
Section I - Basic Considerations
Approach Channel
Conduits and Tunnels for Embankment Dams
Section II - Intake and Gate Facilities
Intake Structures
Intake Tower Versus Central Control Shaft
Submerged Intakes
Combined Intake and Gate Structure
Underground Control Structures
Downstream Control Structures
Gate Passageway Requirements
Low-Flow Releases
Section III - Entrance Shapes
General
Selection of Entrance Shape for Design
Linear Sidewall or Pier Flare
Section IV - Control Gates
General
Gate Lip Geometry
Vertical-Lift Gate Discharge
Computations
Commercial Gates
Hydraulic Load for Vertical-Lift Gates
Vibration of Cable-Suspended Gates
Section V - Transitions
General
Entrance and Intake Transitions
In-Line Transitions
Exit Transition

Chapter 5. Energy Dissipation and Downstream Channel Protection
Section I - Energy Dissipators
General
Hydraulic-Jump Type Stilling Basins
Low-Head Structures
Section II - Outlet Channel
General
Riprap
Side-Slope Erosion

Chapter 6. Selective Withdrawal Structures
Types
Design
FloW Regulation
Model Investigations

10 - Hydraulic Design of Small Boat Harbors Manual (132 Pages)
 
Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose and Scope
Applicability
References
Bibliography
Symbols
Terminology
Background

Chapter 2. Design Factors
Design Rationale
Typical Project Elements
Physical Data to be Evaluated

Chapter 3. Design Studies
General
Typical Engineering Studies
Water Levels and Datums
Waves
Currents
Shoreline Changes

Sediment Budget and Channel Shoaling
Design Vessel or Vessels
Baseline Surveys
Design Life, Level of Protection, and Design Conditions
Channel Width
Channel Depth
Channel Alignment
Turning Basin
Moorage or Anchorage Area
Basin and Breakwater Layout
Breakwater Design
Ice
Dredging and Disposal
Sand Bypassing
Environmental Impacts
Physical Hydraulic Models
Mathematical Models
Lessons Learned
Operation and Maintenance

 
11 - Hydraulic Design of SpillWays Manual (170 Pages)
 
Chapter 1. Introduction
Section I - General
Purpose
Applicability
References
Bibliography
Symbols
Other Guidance and Design Aids
WES Capabilities and Services
Design Memorandum Presentation
Section II - Spillway Function, Classification, and Related Studies
General
Spillway Function
Spillway Classification
Related Studies

Chapter 2. Hydraulic Theory
Section I - Introduction
General
Basic Considerations
Section II - Spillway Discharge
General
Abutment and Piers
Effect of Approach Flow
Section III - Gradients
General
Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines
Mean Spillway Pressure Computation
Section IV - Spillway Energy Loss
General
Energy Loss for Fully Developed Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow
Turbulent Boundary Layer Development Energy Loss
Section V - Hydraulic Jump Energy Dissipator
General
Hydraulic Jump Type Energy Dissipator
Sidewall Dynamic Load
Section VI - Cavitation
General
Cavitation Damage
Cavitation Damage Prevention

Chapter 3. Spillway Crest
Section I - Introduction
General
Section II - Crest Characteristics
General
Crest Shape
Crest Discharge Coefficient
Section III - Spillway Piers, Abutments, and Approach
General
Contraction Coefficients
Spillway Bay Surge
Spillway Approach
Section IV - Spillway Crest Pressures
General
Controlled and Uncontrolled Crests
Section V - Upper Nappe Profile
General
Nappe Profile

Chapter 4. Spillway Chute
Section I - Basic Considerations
General

Sidewalls
Convergent and Divergent Chutes
Section II - Chute Spillways
General
Invert and Water Surface Profile
Invert Pressure

Chapter 5. Specialized Spillways
Section I - Side Channel Spillways
General
Crest Design
Channel Design
Section II - Limited Service Spillways
General
Discharge
Erosion
Control Section
Section III - Shaft Spillways
General
Morning-Glory Outlet
Section IV - Labyrinth Spillway
General
Section V - Box Inlet Drop Spillways
General

Chapter 6. Crest Gates
General
Tainter Gates
Vertical Lift Gates
Ice and Wave Forces on Gates

Chapter 7. Energy Dissipators
Section I - Basic Considerations
General
Design Discharge
Operation
Section II - Stilling Basins
General
Horizontal Apron Basin
Sloping Aprons
Baffles
End Sills
Sidewalls
Wing Walls
Exit Channel
Abrasion and Cavitation
Section III - Roller Buckets
General
Bucket Depth and Radius
Slotted Buckets
Exit Channel
Section IV - Flip Buckets
General
Bucket Geometry
Discharge Considerations
Trajectory Distance
Bucket Pressures
Exit Channel
Miscellaneous
Section V - Specialized Energy Dissipators
Impact Basin
Baffled Chute
 
12 - Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair of Hydraulic Steel Structures Manual (133 Pages)
 
Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Distribution
References
Background
Mandatory Requirements

Chapter 2. Causes of Structural Deterioration
Corrosion
Fracture
Fatigue
Design Deficiencies
Fabrication Discontinuities
Operation and Maintenance
Unforeseen Loading

Chapter 3. Periodic Inspection
Purpose of Inspection
Inspection Procedures
Critical Members and Connections
Visual Inspection
Critical Area Checklist
Inspection Intervals

Chapter 4. Detailed Inspection
Introduction
Purpose of Inspection
Inspection Procedures
Inspector Qualifications
Summary of NDT Methods
Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Weldments

Chapter 5. Material and Weld Testing
Purpose of Testing
Selection of Samples from Existing Structure
Chemical Analysis

Tension Test
Bend Test
Fillet Weld Shear Test
Hardness Test
Fracture Toughness Test

Chapter 6. Structural Evaluation
Purpose of Evaluation
Fracture Behavior of Steel Materials
Fracture Analysis
Linear-Elastic Fracture Mechanics
Elastic-Plastic Fracture Assessment
Fatigue Analysis
Fatigue Crack-Propagation
Fatigue Assessment Procedures
Evaluation of Corrosion Damage
Evaluation of Plastically Deformed Members
Development of Inspection Schedules
Recommended Solutions for Distressed Structures

Chapter 7. Examples and Material Standards
Determination of Fracture Toughness
Example Fracture Analysis
Example Fatigue Analysis
Example of Fracture and Fatigue Evaluation
Structural Steels Used on Older Hydraulic Steel Structures

Chapter 8. Repair Considerations
General
Corrosion Considerations
Detailing to Avoid Fracture
Repair of Cracks
Rivet Replacement
Repair Examples

Appendix A
References

13 - Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids Manual (187 Pages)

Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Distribution Statement
Scope

Chapter 2. Lubrication Principles
Friction
Wear
Lubrication and Lubricants
Hydrodynamic or Fluid Film Lubrication
Boundary Lubrication
Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubrication
Elastohydrodynamic (EHD) Lubrication

Chapter 3. Lubricating Oils
Oil Refining
Types of Oil
Characteristics of Lubricating Oils
Oil Classifications and Grading Systems

Chapter 4. Hydraulic Fluids
Purpose of Hydraulic Fluids
Physical Characteristics
Quality Requirements
Use of Additives
Types of Hydraulic Fluids
Cleanliness Requirements

Chapter 5. Grease
Description
Function
Grease Characteristics
Fluid Lubricants
Soap Thickeners
Complex Soap
Additives
Types of Greases
Compatibility
Grease Application Guide

Chapter 6. Nonfluid Lubrication
Solid Lubrication
Self-Lubricating Bearings
Self-Lubricating Bearings for Olmsted Wicket Gates Prototype Tests

Chapter 7. Lubricant Additives
General
Surface Additives
Performance-Enhancing Additives
Lubricant Protective Additives
Precautions

Chapter 8. Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants
General
Definition of Environmentally Acceptable (EA) Lubricants
Biodegradation
Toxicity
EA Base Fluids and Additives

Properties of Available EA Products
Environmentally Acceptable Guidelines
Changing from Conventional to EA Lubricants
Survey of Corps Users
USACE Contacts

Chapter 9. Gears
General
Gear Types
Gear Wear and Failure
Gear Lubrication

Chapter 10. Bearings
General
Plain Bearings
Rolling-Contact Bearings
Calculation of Bearing Lubrication Interval

Chapter 11. Lubrication Applications
Introduction
Turbines, Generators, Governors, and Transformers
Main Pumps and Motors
Gears, Gear Drives, and Speed Reducers
Couplings
Hoists and Cranes
Wire Rope Lubrication
Chain Lubrication
Trashrake Systems and Traveling Water Screens
Gates and Valves
Navigation Lock Gates, Culvert Valves, and Dam Gates
Information Sources for Lubricants

Chapter 12. Operation and Maintenance Considerations
Introduction
Maintenance Schedules
Relative Cost of Lubricants
Lubricating Oil Degradation
Hydraulic Oil Degradation
Transformer and Circuit Breaker Insulating Oil Degradation
Essential Properties of Oil
Other Properties of Used Oils
Oil Monitoring Program
Oil Purification and Filtration
Oil Operating Temperature
Lubricant Storage and Handling
Safety and Health Hazards
Environmental Regulations

Chapter 13. Lubricant Specifications and Selection
Introduction
Lubricant Classification
Principles of Selection
Specification Types
Lubricant Consolidation

Appendix A
References

Appendix B

 
14 - River Hydraulics Manual (176 Pages)
 

Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose
Scope
Applicability
References
Needs for River Hydraulic Studies
General Methods
Organization

Chapter 2. Introduction to River Hydraulics
Introduction
Flow Dimensionality Considerations
Water Waves
Flow Classification
Regimes of Flow
Types of Flow
Classification of Flow Profiles
Basic Principles of River Hydraulics

Chapter 3. Formulating Hydraulic Studies
Initial Considerations
Overview of Techniques for Conducting
River Hydraulics Studies
Analysis of Hydraulic Components
Data Requirements
Calibration of Hydraulic Analysis
Models
Guidelines for Analytical Model
Selection

Chapter 4. Multidimensional Flow Analysis
Introduction
Limitations of One-Dimensional
Analysis
Equations of Flow
Significance of Terms
Use of Equations of Flow
Two-Dimensional Flow Conditions
Available Computer Programs
Data Requirements
Data Development and Model
Calibration
Example Applications

Chapter 5. Unsteady Flow
Section I - Introduction
Introduction
Steady Versus Unsteady Flow Models
Conditions that Require Unsteady Flow Analysis
Geometry
Controls
Boundary Conditions
Steps to Follow in Modeling a River System
Accuracy of Observed Data
Calibration and Verification
Example Applications of Unsteady Flow Models
Section II - Theory of Routing Models
Introduction
Unsteady Flow Model
Diffusion Model
Kinematic Wave Model
Accuracy of Approximate Hydraulic Models
Muskingum-Cunge Model
Hydrologic Routing Schemes

Chapter 6. Steady Flow - Water Surface Profiles
Section I - Introduction
Scope
Assumptions of the Method
Standard-step Solution

Range of Applicability
Example of Steady Flow Water Surface
Profile Study
Section II - Data Requirements
Introduction to Data Requirements
Flow Regime
Starting Conditions
Section III - Model Development
Data Sources
Data and Profile Accuracy
Model Calibration and Verification
Section IV - Special Problems
Introduction to Special Problems
Bridge Hydraulics
Culvert Hydraulics
Limits of Effective Flow
Channel Controls
River Confluences
Changing Flow Regime
Ice-covered Streams

Chapter 7. Water Surface Profiles With Movable Boundaries
Section I - Introduction
Similarities and Differences Between Fixed and Mobile Bed Computations
Section II - Theoretical Basis
Sediment Transport Functions
Section III - Data Requirements
General Data Requirements
Geometric Data
Bed Sediment Data
Boundary Conditions Data
Data Sources
Data and Profile Accuracy
Section IV - Model Confirmation and Utilization
Model Performance
Development of Base Test and Analysis of Alternatives
Section V - Computer Programs
Introduction
Scour and Deposition in Rivers and Reservoirs
Open Channel Flow and Sedimentation

Appendix A
References

Appendix B
Glossary

Appendix C
Study Planning and Reporting Development of the Hydraulic Study Work Plan
Reporting Requirements
Hydrologic Engineering Study Checklist
Documentation Checklist
Example Detailed Hydrologic Engineering Management Plan for a Feasibility Study
Generic Hydraulic Study Work Plan for Unsteady, Gradually-Varied Flow Analysis (TABS

Appendix D. River Modeling - Lessons Learned
Section I - Defining River Geometry
Introduction
Geometric Data
Subject Paragraph Page Developing Cross-Sectional Data to Define Flow Geometry
Developing Cross-Sectional Data to Satisfy Requirements of the Analytical Method
Reviewing Computed Results to Determine Adequacy of Cross-Sectional Data
Other Considerations in Developing Cross-Sectional Data
Modeling Flow Geometry at Structures
Developing Reach Length Data
Survey Methods for Obtaining Cross Sections and Reach Lengths
Section II - Energy Loss Coefficients
Variation of Mannings n with River Conditions
Estimation of n Values
Contraction and Expansion Losses

15 - Strength Design for Reinforced-Concrete Hydraulic Structures Manual (75 Pages)
 

Chapter 1. Introduction
Purpose
Appendices
Training
Available Assistance
References

Chapter 2. Definition and Forcing Functions of Estuaries
Section I - Definition
Definition
Section II - Classification of Estuaries
General
Classification
Topographic Classification
Classification by Salinity Structures
Stratification Numbers
Flow Predominance
Null Point
Salinity Effects on Shoaling
Summary
Section III - Tides and Other Long Waves
Tide-Generating Forces
Tide Terms
Types of Basic Tides
Spring and Neap Tides
Influence of Moon and Sun
Tide Prediction Tables
Tidal Constituents
Nonastronomical Forces
Waveforms
Section IV - Winds and Wind-Generated Waves
General
Wind Effects
Setup and Setdown
Seiche
Storm Surge
Section V - Freshwater Inflow
Freshwater Sources
Episodic Events
Section VI - Changes in Sea Level
Sea Level Rise
Apparent Sea Level Rise
Section VII - Summary
Classifying an Estuary

Chapter 3. Hydrodynamic Analysis of Estuaries
Section I - Factors Influencing Hydrodynamics
Introduction
Tides
Freshwater Inflow
Salinity
Coriolis Force
Geometric Influences
Seiching
Temperature
Section II - Solution Methods
General
Field Observations
Analytical Solution Methods
Numerical Modeling
Physical Models
Hybrid Method

Chapter 4. Sedimentation Analysis of Estuaries

Introduction
Sediment Sources
Sediment Classification
Coarse Sediment Transport
Cohesive Sediment Transport
Impact of Tidal Flow and Geometry
Sediment Characterization
Transport Parameters
Causes of Sediment Deposition
Consolidation
Physical Models
Analytical Models
Numerical Models
Hybrid Models
Field Data Requirements

Chapter 5. Design Considerations
Section I - Control Works
Purpose
Types
Section II - Design Factors
General
Navigation Safety
Salinity
Water Quality
Channel Sedimentation
General Sedimentation
Section III - Siting of Control Works
Flooding
Estuarine Breakwaters and Jetties
Salinity Barriers
Hurricane Barriers
Training Dikes
Revetments
Diversion Works
Sediment Traps
Section IV - Maintenance Dredging
Dredging Plant
Advance Maintenance Dredging
Agitation Dredging
Vertical Mixers and Air Bubblers
Rakes and Drag Beams
Water Jets
Section V - Case Histories
Description
Contents
Lessons Learned
Physical Model Studies

Chapter 6. Environmental Considerations
General
Water Quality Considerations
Biological Considerations
Dredging Effects Considerations
Environmental Data Collection and Analysis
Mitigation Decision Analysis
Checklist of Environmental Studies

Appendix A. Bibliography

Appendix B. Field Data Considerations

Appendix C. Numerical Model Investigation of the Savannah River Estuary

Appendix D. Estuarine Sedimentation Analysis

Appendix E. Excerpts From Lessons Learned

Appendix F. A Selected Compilation of Tidal Hydraulic Model Investigations