Vanoni, V. (1976). Sedimentation Engineering.
1.
Nature of sedimentation problems. Introduction. Problems of erosion. Problems of
sediment transport. Problems of sediment deposition. Solution of sediment problems.
Conclusions. References.
2.
Sediment transportation mechanics. Introduction. Properties of sediment. Erosion of
sediment – local scour. Suspension of sediment. Initiation of motion. Hydraulic relations for
alluvial streams Fundamentals of sediment transportation. Sediment discharge formulas.
Wind erosion and transportation. Transportation of sediment in pipes. Density currents.
Genetic classification of valley sediment deposits. References.
3.
Sediment measurement techniques. Fluvial sediment. Reservoir deposits. Accelerated
valley deposits. Airborne sediment. Laboratory procedures. References.
4.
Sediment sources and sediment yields. Introduction. Erosion rates from sediment sources.
Yield from sediment sources. References.
5.
Sediment control methods. Introduction. Watershed area. Stream channels. Canals.
Reservoirs. References.
6.
Economic aspects of sedimentation. General comment. Deposition of sediment. Alluvial
channels. Municipalities. Sediment removal. References.
7.
American sedimentation law and physical processes. Introduction. Rights and diffused
surface waters. Rights in land defined surface waters. Rights to be free from undue damage
caused by obstructions: major works of improvement, sediment wedges, and similar causes.
Court citations and references.