Fluvial forms and processes: a new perspective /
Knighton, David.
Fluvial forms and processes: a new perspective / David Knighton. - Rev. and update ed. - London ; New York : Arnold, c1998. - xv, 383 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-376 and index.
Chapter-I: Introduction
Chapter 2 Drainage networks -- Network analysis -- Hillslope processes -- Channel initiation -- Network evolution -- Hillslopes, networks and channels
Chapter 3 Catchment processes -- Catchment hydrology -- Catchment denudation
Chapter 4 Fluvial processes -- Mechanics of flow -- Thresholds of erosion -- Sediment transport
Sediment deposition
Chapter 5 Adjustment of channel form -- Characteristics of adjustment -- Cross-sectional form -- Bed configuration -- Channel pattern -- Channel gradient and the longitudinal profile
Chapter 6 Channel changes through time -- Evidence of change -- Causes of change -- Philosophies of change -- The effects of floods -- Fluvial response to climatic change -- Channel change and human activity
9780340663134
Watersheds.
River channels.
Rivers.
551.483 / KNI/F
Fluvial forms and processes: a new perspective / David Knighton. - Rev. and update ed. - London ; New York : Arnold, c1998. - xv, 383 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-376 and index.
Chapter-I: Introduction
Chapter 2 Drainage networks -- Network analysis -- Hillslope processes -- Channel initiation -- Network evolution -- Hillslopes, networks and channels
Chapter 3 Catchment processes -- Catchment hydrology -- Catchment denudation
Chapter 4 Fluvial processes -- Mechanics of flow -- Thresholds of erosion -- Sediment transport
Sediment deposition
Chapter 5 Adjustment of channel form -- Characteristics of adjustment -- Cross-sectional form -- Bed configuration -- Channel pattern -- Channel gradient and the longitudinal profile
Chapter 6 Channel changes through time -- Evidence of change -- Causes of change -- Philosophies of change -- The effects of floods -- Fluvial response to climatic change -- Channel change and human activity
9780340663134
Watersheds.
River channels.
Rivers.
551.483 / KNI/F