Numerical Analysis of Hydraulic Flow Characteristics in Prismatic Compound Channels Using Flow3D Software

Abstract

An important aspect of rivers’ hydraulics is the lateral distribution of velocity and boundary shear stress. The rivers appear to be in the form of a compound cross section at their extreme ends, such that water overflows from the main channel of the river and enters the floodplains during floods. Due to their proximity to the river bank and their high latitude and fertile soil, floodplains have always been considered for various recreational, commercial, agricultural and residential purposes. Therefore, the awareness of the flow hydraulic in the floodplains is essential for the protection of humans, as well as the structures and installations in them. American Research Journal of Civil And Structural Engineering ISSN (Online): 2577-5944 Volume 3, Issue 1, pp: 1-10 Research Article Open Access