Author(s): H. W. Shen; D. H. Zhao; G. Q. Tabios; K. Loftin; S. Sculley; J. Chamberlain
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Abstract: This paper presents an application of a two dimensional depth-averaged unsteady flow model, RBFVM-2D, to the Kissimmee River restoration project in Florida, USA. The RBFVM-2D model uses a finite volume method (FVM) which can readily accommodate flow regions with irregular boundaries. The approximate Riemann solver is used to estimate numerical normal flux in FVM. For the Kissimmee River restoration project, three particular restoration schemes were evaluated, namely: weir plan, partial backfilling plan and complete backfilling plan. The RBFVM-2D model was used to simulate the flow patterns resulting from a particular river restoration plan. For model calibration, the model results matched well with the field data for the existing conditions.
Year: 1997