Abstract: A simple surface wave develops, for example, after a dam break in a reservoir, or when water is suddenly withdrawn from one end of a long open channel. The present contribution is on simple internal waves, which can develop ...

Abstract: The front of one fluid intruding into another along a horizontal boundary is generally analyzed by assuming that the interface far in the lee of the front is parallel if the effects of boundary and interfacial shear arc ...

Abstract: Hydraulic jumps at the tail end of spillways are usually induced by baffle blocks or other obstacles. Such jumps can also be induced by jets that oppose the main flow. Another application is to back up turbidity currents ...