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A numerical method for simulating one-dimensional headcut migration and overtopping breaching in cohesive and zoned embankments

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
A numerical method for simulating one-dimensional headcut migration and overtopping breaching in cohesive and zoned embankments
Author/Presenter
Wang, Zhengang
Bowles, David S.
Organization/Agency
American Geophysical Union
Year
2007
Date
05/2007
Journal Title
Water Resources Research
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
5
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0043-1397
Abstract/Additional Information

An erosion and force/moments equilibrium-based numerical method is proposed to simulate one-dimensional headcut migration in cohesive embankment overtopping breaches and to simulate the one-dimensional breach process of zoned embankment dams before they fully breach through.