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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 363-377 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Fluid Mechanics |
Volume | 112 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering