Methods for the Quantitative Assessment of Channel Processes in Torrents (Steep Streams)
Author | : Dieter Rickenmann |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2016-03-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781498776622 |
ISBN-13 | : 1498776620 |
Rating | : 4/5 (620 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Methods for the Quantitative Assessment of Channel Processes in Torrents (Steep Streams) by : Dieter Rickenmann
Download or read book Methods for the Quantitative Assessment of Channel Processes in Torrents (Steep Streams) written by Dieter Rickenmann and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important part of the risk management of natural hazards in mountain regions concerns the hazard assessment and the planning of protection measures in steep headwater catchments, i.e. torrent control and slope stabilization. Torrent processes in steep channels have their rightful place among the various alpine natural hazards and the correspondi