The aim of this paper is to present an analytical expression for the streamwise velocity distribution in a non-uniform flow in the presence of waves; the correlation between the horizontal and vertical velocity compon...The aim of this paper is to present an analytical expression for the streamwise velocity distribution in a non-uniform flow in the presence of waves; the correlation between the horizontal and vertical velocity components has been compreheusively examined. Different from previous researches which attributed the deviation of velocity from the classical log-law to the wave Reynolds stress, i.e. - ρ uv^- only, this study demonstrates that the momentum flux caused by mean velocities, i.e., u^- and v^-, is also responsible for the velocity deviation, and it is found that the streamwise velocity for a flow in the presence of non-zero wall-normal velocity does not follow the classical log-law, but the modified log-law proposed in this study based on simplified mixing-length theorem. The validity of the modified log-law has been verified by use of available experimental data from published sources for combined wave-current flows, and good agreement between the predicted and observed velocity profiles has been achieved.展开更多
By choosing a PVC slice to simulate flexible vegetation, we carried out experiments in an open channel with submerged flexible vegetation. A 3D acoustic Doppler velocimeter （micro ADV） was used to measure local flow...By choosing a PVC slice to simulate flexible vegetation, we carried out experiments in an open channel with submerged flexible vegetation. A 3D acoustic Doppler velocimeter （micro ADV） was used to measure local flow velocities and Reynolds stress. The results show that hydraulic characteristics in non-vegetation and vegetation layers are totally different. In a region above the vegetation, Reynolds stress distribution is linear, and the measured velocity profile is a classical logarithmic one. Based on the concept of new-riverbed, the river compression parameter representing the impact of vegetation on river is given, and a new assumption of mixing length expression is made. The formula for time-averaged velocity derived from the expression requires less parameters and simple calculation, and is useful in applications.展开更多
Arrays of large immobile boulders,which are often encountered in steep mountain streams,affect the timing and magnitude of sediment transport events through their interactions with the approach flow.Despite their impo...Arrays of large immobile boulders,which are often encountered in steep mountain streams,affect the timing and magnitude of sediment transport events through their interactions with the approach flow.Despite their importance in the quantification of the bedload rate,the collective influence of a boulder array on the approach timeaveraged and turbulent flow field has to date been overlooked.The overarching objective is,thus,to assess the collective effects of a boulder array on the time-averaged and turbulent flow fields surrounding an individual boulder within the array,placing particular emphasis on highlighting the bed shear stress spatial variability.The objective of this study is pursued by resolving and comparing the timeaveraged and turbulent flow fields developing around a boulder,with and without an array of isolated boulders being present.The results show that the effects of an individual boulder on the time-averaged streamwise velocity and turbulence intensity were limited to the boulder's immediate vicinity in the streamwise(x/d c < 2-3) and vertical(z/d c < 1) directions.Outside of the boulder's immediate vicinity,the time-averaged streamwise velocity was found to be globally decelerated.This global deceleration was attributed to the form drag generated collectively by the boulder array.More importantly,the boulder array reduced the applied shear stress exerted on theindividual boulders found within the array,by absorbing a portion of the total applied shear.Furthermore,the array was found to have a "homogenizing" effect on the near-bed turbulence thus significantly reducing the turbulence intensity in the near-bed region.The findings of this study suggest that the collective boulder array bears a portion of the total applied bed shear stress as form drag,hence reducing the available bed shear stress for transporting incoming mobile sediment.Thus,the effects of the boulder array should not be ignored in sediment transport predictions.These effects are encapsulated in this study by Equation(6).展开更多
In combination with a channel bed,suspended vegetationin an open channel can alter flow structure and generate vertically asymmetric flow.This study investigated the mean flow and turbulence structure of an open chann...In combination with a channel bed,suspended vegetationin an open channel can alter flow structure and generate vertically asymmetric flow.This study investigated the mean flow and turbulence structure of an open channel with suspended vegetation through theoretical analysis and laboratory experiments.Three patterns of bionic leaves with different roughness were adopted to imitate suspended vegetation,and three-dimensional velocity field was measured by using an acoustic Doppler velocimeter.The measured data showed that the vertical profile of streamwise velocity obeys a two-power law and that the maximum velocity at the middle depth is close to the smooth boundary(i.e.,the channel bed in the experiment)under the combined action of vegetation cover and channel bed.Shear stress is linearly distributed along the vertical axis,and the vertical profile of turbulence intensity obeys an exponential law.Then,a two-power law expression was adopted to predict the vertical profile of streamwise velocity.Theoretical models for the vertical distribution of shear stress and turbulence intensity were also established.The predicted results validated by measurements showed that the different magnitudes of vegetation cover and channel bed boundary roughness exert an obvious impact on flow structure.展开更多
文摘The aim of this paper is to present an analytical expression for the streamwise velocity distribution in a non-uniform flow in the presence of waves; the correlation between the horizontal and vertical velocity components has been compreheusively examined. Different from previous researches which attributed the deviation of velocity from the classical log-law to the wave Reynolds stress, i.e. - ρ uv^- only, this study demonstrates that the momentum flux caused by mean velocities, i.e., u^- and v^-, is also responsible for the velocity deviation, and it is found that the streamwise velocity for a flow in the presence of non-zero wall-normal velocity does not follow the classical log-law, but the modified log-law proposed in this study based on simplified mixing-length theorem. The validity of the modified log-law has been verified by use of available experimental data from published sources for combined wave-current flows, and good agreement between the predicted and observed velocity profiles has been achieved.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 50679061, 50709025,50749031)
文摘By choosing a PVC slice to simulate flexible vegetation, we carried out experiments in an open channel with submerged flexible vegetation. A 3D acoustic Doppler velocimeter （micro ADV） was used to measure local flow velocities and Reynolds stress. The results show that hydraulic characteristics in non-vegetation and vegetation layers are totally different. In a region above the vegetation, Reynolds stress distribution is linear, and the measured velocity profile is a classical logarithmic one. Based on the concept of new-riverbed, the river compression parameter representing the impact of vegetation on river is given, and a new assumption of mixing length expression is made. The formula for time-averaged velocity derived from the expression requires less parameters and simple calculation, and is useful in applications.
基金supported by the United States National Science Foundation (Grant No. CBET1033732)
文摘Arrays of large immobile boulders,which are often encountered in steep mountain streams,affect the timing and magnitude of sediment transport events through their interactions with the approach flow.Despite their importance in the quantification of the bedload rate,the collective influence of a boulder array on the approach timeaveraged and turbulent flow field has to date been overlooked.The overarching objective is,thus,to assess the collective effects of a boulder array on the time-averaged and turbulent flow fields surrounding an individual boulder within the array,placing particular emphasis on highlighting the bed shear stress spatial variability.The objective of this study is pursued by resolving and comparing the timeaveraged and turbulent flow fields developing around a boulder,with and without an array of isolated boulders being present.The results show that the effects of an individual boulder on the time-averaged streamwise velocity and turbulence intensity were limited to the boulder's immediate vicinity in the streamwise(x/d c < 2-3) and vertical(z/d c < 1) directions.Outside of the boulder's immediate vicinity,the time-averaged streamwise velocity was found to be globally decelerated.This global deceleration was attributed to the form drag generated collectively by the boulder array.More importantly,the boulder array reduced the applied shear stress exerted on theindividual boulders found within the array,by absorbing a portion of the total applied shear.Furthermore,the array was found to have a "homogenizing" effect on the near-bed turbulence thus significantly reducing the turbulence intensity in the near-bed region.The findings of this study suggest that the collective boulder array bears a portion of the total applied bed shear stress as form drag,hence reducing the available bed shear stress for transporting incoming mobile sediment.Thus,the effects of the boulder array should not be ignored in sediment transport predictions.These effects are encapsulated in this study by Equation(6).
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51879197,51622905 and 51439007)This work was supported by the CRSRI Open Research Program(Program SN:CKWV2017503/KY),Hubei Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2018CFA010)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,and 111 Project(Grant No.B18037).
文摘In combination with a channel bed,suspended vegetationin an open channel can alter flow structure and generate vertically asymmetric flow.This study investigated the mean flow and turbulence structure of an open channel with suspended vegetation through theoretical analysis and laboratory experiments.Three patterns of bionic leaves with different roughness were adopted to imitate suspended vegetation,and three-dimensional velocity field was measured by using an acoustic Doppler velocimeter.The measured data showed that the vertical profile of streamwise velocity obeys a two-power law and that the maximum velocity at the middle depth is close to the smooth boundary(i.e.,the channel bed in the experiment)under the combined action of vegetation cover and channel bed.Shear stress is linearly distributed along the vertical axis,and the vertical profile of turbulence intensity obeys an exponential law.Then,a two-power law expression was adopted to predict the vertical profile of streamwise velocity.Theoretical models for the vertical distribution of shear stress and turbulence intensity were also established.The predicted results validated by measurements showed that the different magnitudes of vegetation cover and channel bed boundary roughness exert an obvious impact on flow structure.
