Naturalization of urban streams using in-channel structures

José F. Rodríguez, Marcelo H. García, Fabián A. Bombardelli, José M. Guzmán, Bruce L. Rhoads, Edwin Herricks

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Abstract

Channelization limits the geomorphological and biological diversity of many urban streams. This paper presents a pool-riffle design for straight urban streams where existing infrastructure prevents re-alignment of channel planform. The design of the pool-riffle units is the result of a multi-disciplinary approach, which includes ecological, geomorphological and engineering aspects. The proposed structures fulfill four main requirements: they increase flow variability during low and moderate flows; they produce minimal increase in the water levels during high flows; they self-maintain in terms of bed erosion and sediment deposition, and they provide in-stream habitat for fish. The hydraulic performance of the design was tested at two different scales using two existing models: FLOW-3D® at the pool-riffle unit scale and HEC-RAS at the reach scale. Copyright ASCE 2004.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationJoint Conference on Water Resource Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management 2000
Subtitle of host publicationBuilding Partnerships
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
EventJoint Conference on Water Resource Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management 2000 - Minneapolis, MN, United States
Duration: Jul 30 2000Aug 2 2000

Publication series

NameJoint Conference on Water Resource Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management 2000: Building Partnerships
Volume104

Other

OtherJoint Conference on Water Resource Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMinneapolis, MN
Period7/30/008/2/00

Keywords

  • Channelization
  • Design
  • Erosion
  • Planform
  • Riffles
  • Stream improvement
  • Urban areas

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Geography, Planning and Development

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