Preface OrganizationSponsorsInvited papersSwiss strategy for integrated risk management: Approaches to flood protection and river restoration J. Hess, O. Overney & E. GertschRevitalization of rivers in Switzerland-a historical review Ch. GöldiSwiss contribution to bed load trans…
"Contractors involved in construction in, or adjacent to, rivers and estuaries are open to a range of construction risks from working in this environment. Not only the primary risk of flooding, but significant risk also stems from scour, poor ground conditions, site drainage, pl…
This guide provides an extensive compilation of the characteristics of major revetment systems and gives independent advice on the choice of the most suitable type or types. Design formulae based on research from the late 1990s are included.
This guide is divided into four parts: an overview of the issues in river diversion design; detailed design; construction issues; and relevant UK legislation.
Fluvial Lowlands and the Environment: Cause for Concern -- Rivers and Landscapes: A Drainage Basin Framework -- Hydrologic and Geomorphic Processes in Fluvial Lowlands and Deltas -- Dams, Rivers, and the Environment -- Sequence of Channel Engineering and Geomorphic Adjustment --…
Pressure on large fluvial lowlands has increased tremendously during the past twenty years because of flood control, urbanization, and increased dependence upon floodplains and deltas for food production. This book examines human impacts on lowland rivers, and discusses how thes…
"Large fluvial lowlands are Earth's most distinctive and productive environments but are being rapidly degraded by human activities. Pressure on large rivers and deltas has increased tremendously over past decades because of flood control, urbanization, and increased dependence …
"Large fluvial lowlands are Earth's most distinctive and productive environments but are being rapidly degraded by human activities. Pressure on large rivers and deltas has increased tremendously over past decades because of flood control, urbanization, and increased dependence …
Based on the interdisciplinary approaches between earth science, engineering, physical geography, ecology and management, this text focuses on the theoretical questions, case-studies, challenges, and constraints taken from river restoration. It is illustrated with reports of new…