6. Fluvial Geomorphic Processes
Module 6
Background and why we're covering it
This chapter covers some of the most fundamental concepts surrounding fluvial geomorphic processes. We will take our time working through it slowly.
Learning Outcomes
- LO 2. Differentiate influence of extenrnal controls (e.g. climate and catchment) vs. local controls on form and process.
- LO 4. Recognize the primary controls on riverscape diversity, in which distinctive suites of physical and biotic processes (behavior) help shape the form and character of those landscapes.
- LO 7. Gain an appreciation of how geomorphic processes of erosion, deposition transport and storage of sediment shape topography and create, maintain, sculpt and destroy distincitive landforms.
Resources
We cover Module 6 and Chapter 6 by breaking it up into a bunch of smaller pieces. Please read the corresponding part of the chapter, watch one sequence of lectures, post questions on the discussion board. Then, move on to the next one.
Sediment Calibre & Loads (Part 1)
Lecture
This corresponds to the first two sections of the chapter (pages 81-84). There is way more in this section than you might first expect.
36 minutes.
Slides
Hjulström Diagram & Sediment Entrainment (Part 2)
Lecture
This corresponds to the next two sections of the chapter (pages 84-87).
36 minutes.
Slides
Sediment Transport and Material Properties that Affect Sediment Movement (Part 3)
This corresponds to next two sections of the chapter (pages 88-102).
Lecture
1:56 hours.
Slides
Sediment Deposition and Interpreting Sediment Sequences as a Tool to Read Riverscapes (Part 4)
This corresponds to next two sections of the chapter (pages 102-114).
Lecture
47 minutes. No Lecture on Key Messages as this was covered in class lecture.
Slides
Related Reading
This module focus on: CHAPTER SIX: Sediment movement and deposition in river systems from:
- Fryirs KA, Brierley GA. 2013. Geomorphic Analysis of River Systems: An Approach to Reading the Landscape, First Edition. Blackwell Publishing Ltd.: Chichester, U.K.
Other Resources
Classes
Here at USU, we offer the following advanced classes on sediment transport:
- WATS 6900 Sediment Transport in Restoration Design (Summer)
- CEE 5470/ 6470 - Sedimentation Engineering