In this article we will discuss about the erosional forces and modes of river bank failure. Erosional Forces for River Bank Failure: It is not quite easy to identify the processes responsible for the bank erosion.Parallel flow erosion is the detachment and removal of intact grains or aggregates of grains from the bank face by flow along the bank. Evidence [...]
The following points highlight the top three methods used for stabilization of river banks. The methods are: 1. Self-Adjusting Armour of Stone or Other Material 2. Rigid Armour 3. Flexible Mattress. Method # 1. Self-Adjusting Armour of Stone or Other Material: Stone armour can be placed in four general configurations, the most common being a "riprap blanket". Other forms, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the layout of river training work, with the help of suitable diagrams. When the length of a barrage is smaller than the width of a river, then certain auxiliary structures in the form of embankments have to be constructed as shown in Figure 4.42, known as River Training Works. At times, people residing [...]