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Design and Development of Bendway Weirs for the Dogtooth Bend Reach, Mississippi River: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: From introduction: This report presents the results of a movable-bed model investigation concerned with the development of plans for the improvement of the Dogtooth Bend reach of the Mississippi River.
Date: August 1994
Creator: Derrick, David L.; Pokrefke, Thomas J., Jr.; Boyd, Marden B.; Crutchfield, James P. & Henderson, Raymond R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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General Design for Replacement of or Modifications to the Lower Santa Ana River Drop Structures, Orange County, California: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: Report on proposed channel improvements downstream from Prado Dam in order to provide sufficient protection for the highly urbanized lower Santa Ana floodplain.
Date: April 1994
Creator: George, John F.; Pickering, Glenn A. & Turner, Herman O., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Prototype Evaluation of Bay Springs Lock Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mississippi: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: From abstract: Prototype tests were conducted to comprehensively evaluate the performance of the 84-ft-lift Bay Springs Lock. The evaluation included analysis of the operating characteristics and hydraulic efficiency of the lock as well as a comparison of the physical and analytical model results with the prototype.
Date: August 1989
Creator: McGee, Richard G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Sweetwater River Channel Improvement Project, San Diego County, California: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: From abstract: A study of the proposed channel alignment project was conducted using a fixed-bed model constructed at a scale of 1:40 to study the effect of downstream waves and disturbances caused by the curvilinear flow conditions.
Date: February 1988
Creator: Turner, Herman O., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Chemical and Biological Characterization of Black Rock Harbor Dredged Material

Description: "This is one in a series of scientific reports documenting the findings of studies conducted under the Interagency Field Verifications of Testing and Predictive Methodologies for Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives (referred to at the Field Verification Program or FVP). This program is a comprehensive evaluation of environmental effects of dredged material disposal under conditions of upland and aquatic disposal and wetland creation."
Date: September 1985
Creator: Rogerson, Peter F.; Schimmel, Steven C. & Hoffman, Gerald
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Bioaccumulation of contaminants from Black Rock Harbor dredged material by mussels and polychaetes

Description: "This report describes work performed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPS), Environmental research laboratory, Narragansett, R.I. (ERLN), as part of the Interagency Field verification of Testing and predictive Methodologies for Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives Program or the Field Verification Program (FVP)."
Date: February 1985
Creator: Lake, James; Hoffman, Gerald L. & Schimmel, Steven C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Columbia River Estuary Hybrid Model Studies: Report 1, Verification of Hybrid Modeling of the Columbia River Mouth

Description: From abstract: The Columbia Hybrid Modeling System was applied to the mouth of the Columbia River estuary to evaluate alternatives for reducing navigation channel maintenance dredging.
Date: September 1983
Creator: McAnally, William H., Jr.; Brogdon, Noble J., Jr.; Letter, Joseph V., Jr.; Stewart, J. Phillip & Thomas, William A.
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Shoreline Movements, Report 1: Cape Henry, Virginia, to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, 1849-1980

Description: From addendum: . Part 3 of Technical Report CERC-83-1 describes the general cartographic process used to produce the shoreline position digital data base and maps from which the attached set of 18 composite shoreline position map reproductions were made. The report also describes quality control methods, potential error sources, and probable ranges of error for this process.
Date: July 1983
Creator: Everts, Craig H.; Battley, Jeter P. & Gibson, Peter N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Survey of Portable Hydraulic Dredges

Description: From abstract: This report summarizes the results of a comprehensive survey conducted to identify and characterize portable dredges available in the United States.
Date: March 1983
Creator: Hydraulics Laboratory (U.S.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Baltimore Harbor and Channels Deepening Study: Chesapeake Bay Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: From abstract: Tests on the Chesapeake Bay hydraulic model were conducted to specifically investigate possible changes in the hydrodynamic characteristics of velocity, salinity, and tidal elevations associated with the proposed channel enlargements.
Date: February 1982
Creator: Granat, Mitchell A. & Gulbrandsen, Leif F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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McMillan Pumping Station, Washington, D.C.: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: Abstract: This model study was conducted to evaluate the characteristics of inflow conditions into an existing pump sump that would result with increased discharge capacity due to installation of the three proposed pumps and to develop modifications, if needed, within the confines of the present sump to improve flow distribution to the pump intakes.
Date: September 1980
Creator: Triplett, Glenn R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pumping Station for Teche-Vermilion Basins, Atchafalaya River, Louisiana: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: Abstract: The model study was conducted to evaluate the characteristics of flow in the inlet channel, original sump, energy dissipator (saxophone outlet), and outlet channel and to develop practical modifications required for improving the hydraulic performance of the structure.
Date: March 1980
Creator: Saunders, Peter E. & Fletcher, Bobby P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Modifications to Filling and Emptying System of Lock No. 1, Mississippi River, Minneapolis, Minnesota =: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: From abstract: The existing locks at Locks and Dam No. 1 were constructed between 1929 and 1932. Problems have been experienced with accumulation of ice and debris at the intakes, air entrapment in the culverts of the filling and emptying system, excessive turbulence in the lock chamber during filling, and hazardous conditions downstream from the locks during emptying operations.
Date: December 1979
Creator: Ables, Jackson H., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Kissimmee River Structures, Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: Abstract: Kissimmee River structures S-65E, S-65D, and S-65B were reproduced in a 1:20 scale model in order to study ways of eliminating scour of the downstream riprap blankets by means of structural modifications of operating procedures.
Date: March 1979
Creator: Turner, Herman O., Jr. & Pickering, Glenn A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assessment of Certain European Dredging Practices and Dredged Material Containment and Reclamation Methods

Description: This report documents the dredging practices, reclamation methods, and environmental effects of dredging in western Europe that were studied with emphasis on their relevance to the Dredge Material Research Program (DMRP).
Date: December 1978
Creator: d'Angremond, K.; Brakel, J.; Hoekstra, A. J.; Kleinbloesem, W. C. H.; Nederlof, L. & De Nekker, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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