46.2 - Types of Regime
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What is an Initial Regime?
💡 Hint: Think about which parts of the channel are stable.
What does the Final Regime ensure?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of both the bed and banks.
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What characterizes an Initial Regime?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of each regime.
In a Final Regime, what aspects are stable?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'final' implies for stability.
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Design a modified channel system that transitions from Initial to Final Regime. What considerations must be taken into account?
💡 Hint: Think about balancing flow and sediment supply.
Evaluate how sudden changes in discharge might impact channels in the Initial Regime versus the Final Regime.
💡 Hint: Compare the responses of each regime type to disturbances.
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