Fluvial Geomorphology

  1. Open Channel Hydraulics
    1. Flow Fundamentals
      1. Velocity and Discharge
        1. Measurement Techniques
          1. Continuity Equation
            1. Velocity Distribution
            2. Flow Classification
              1. Steady vs. Unsteady Flow
                1. Uniform vs. Non-uniform Flow
                  1. Gradually vs. Rapidly Varied Flow
                2. Flow Regimes
                  1. Laminar Flow
                    1. Characteristics
                      1. Occurrence in Natural Channels
                      2. Turbulent Flow
                        1. Turbulence Structure
                          1. Boundary Layer Development
                          2. Transitional Flow
                            1. Critical Conditions
                              1. Flow Instability
                            2. Flow Resistance
                              1. Sources of Resistance
                                1. Grain Resistance
                                  1. Form Resistance
                                    1. Spill Resistance
                                    2. Resistance Equations
                                      1. Manning's Equation
                                        1. Chezy's Equation
                                          1. Darcy-Weisbach Equation
                                          2. Roughness Coefficients
                                            1. Manning's n Values
                                              1. Factors Affecting Roughness
                                            2. Dimensionless Parameters
                                              1. Reynolds Number
                                                1. Definition and Significance
                                                  1. Critical Values
                                                  2. Froude Number
                                                    1. Definition and Significance
                                                      1. Flow Regime Classification
                                                      2. Other Important Numbers
                                                        1. Weber Number
                                                          1. Strouhal Number
                                                        2. Critical Flow and Energy
                                                          1. Critical Depth
                                                            1. Critical Velocity
                                                              1. Specific Energy
                                                                1. Energy Grade Line
                                                                  1. Hydraulic Jump

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