The Institution of Civil Engineers presents the Guidebook of Applied Fluvial Geomorphology. This guidebook will prove a valuable source of information on the principles and application of fluvial geomorphology for anyone involved in river engineering and management, including flood management, fisheries, conservation, ecology, recreation, hydrometry, environmental assessment, landscape architecture and water quality.
The EU Water Framework Directive now places vast responsibilities upon the organisation to assess river morphology, thereby ensuring that the uptake of geomorphology continues and expands. Indeed, the practical application of geomorphological science now forms a regular part of any project involving flood protection, fisheries, conservation, recreation, environmental protection and river restoration.
The authors use their extensive experience gained through fieldwork, analysis, and input to include key topic areas, including -
Channel form and change, sediment systems, and catchment issues,
Example applications from flood control projects, bank erosion problems, and rehabilitation and restoration schemes,
A range of site-specific applications of geomorphology,
The design process to provide a thorough understanding of geomorphology in the river environment, Consideration of geomorphological processes in river management projects,
Discussion of effective ways to incorporate geomorphological science into river engineering and management.
For more information, please contact Matthew Parker (Matthew.parker@ice.org.uk)
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