Bend theory of river meanders. Part 1. Linear development

Syunsuke Ikeda, Gary Parker, Kenji Sawai

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Abstract

Instability of the alternate-bar type in straight channels has long been identified as the cause of fluvial meandering. The condition of inerodible sidewalls, however, does not allow a meandering channel to develop. Herein a stability analysis of a sinuous channel with erodible banks allows for delineation of a ‘bend' instability that does not occur in straight channels, and differs from the alternate-bar instability.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)363-377
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Fluid Mechanics
Volume112
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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