River and Canal Engineering, the characteristics of open flowing streams, and the principles and methods to be followed in dealing with them.

CHAPTER IV

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THE SILTING AND SCOURING ACTION OF STREAMS

1. Preliminary Remarks 27 2. Rolled Material 29 3. Materials carried in Suspension 31 4. Methods of Investigation 33 5. Quantity and Distribution of Silt 35 6. Practical Formulæ and Figures 37 7. Action on the Sides of a Channel 40 8. Action at Bends 42 9. General Tendencies of Streams 45