Abstract: All lakes created on natural rivers are subjected to reservoir sedimentation. The construction of a dam significantly modifies the flow conditions of natural streams inside and downstream of an artificial lake. The sediment ...

Abstract: The overall dam-break phenomenon is currently well understood for reservoirs filled with water. However, many dams face serious problems of reservoir sedimentation. Thus, regarding risk management, the influence of a large ...

Abstract: A new system for the confinement and recovery of oil slicks or other floating materials is tested in a physical model to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness. It consists of encircling a polluted area by a specially ...