Investigating the relationship between rainfall intensity, catchment vegetation and debris mobility

Rick Jaeger; Terry Lucke

doi:10.21660/2017.33.2543

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Investigating the relationship between rainfall intensity, catchment vegetation and debris mobility

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Investigating the relationship between rainfall intensity, catchment vegetation and debris mobility

Rick Jaeger and Terry Lucke

International Journal of GEOMATE, Vol.12(33), pp.22-29

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21660/2017.33.2543

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Abstract

culvert design

catchment vegetation

flooding

debris transport

stormwater

Urbanisation creates the need for engineered hydraulic structures in catchments, floodplains and watercourses. These include piped and open-channel drainage networks, flood control systems and waterway crossings such as culverts and bridges. During larger storm events, debris and other material located higher in the catchment can be mobilised and transported towards these hydraulic structures creating the potential for blockages. This debris is often trapped by the hydraulic structures, causing partial or full blockage which can reduce the flow capacity of the structure. This may cause upstream flooding during high intensity rainfall events. This study investigated the debris transport behaviour in a natural channel. A model of an existing catchment and culvert system in Australia was build based on Froude similitude scaling. Different sized twigs were used to replicate natural debris of various sizes. The experimental results demonstrated that the mobility of debris during rainfall events was dependent on a range of factors including stream depth and width, the size and availability of debris, and on the condition of the riparian vegetation within the catchment. This could have significant implications for culvert design and maintenance procedures.

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Title: Investigating the relationship between rainfall intensity, catchment vegetation and debris mobility
Authors: Rick Jaeger (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Terry Lucke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: International Journal of GEOMATE, Vol.12(33), pp.22-29
Publisher: GEOMATE International Society
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.21660/2017.33.2543
ISSN: 2186-2990
Copyright note: Copyright © 2017 Int. J. of GEOMATE. All rights reserved, including the making of copies unless permission is obtained from the copyright proprietors. Reproduced here with permission.
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451089602621
Output Type: Journal article

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