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Response of flood discharging capacity to the deterioration of the lower Yellow River

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Based on the clarifications of the deterioration characteristics of the lower Yellow River (LYR), the influence of river deterioration on flood discharging capacity is studied through theoretical derivation and analysis of field data. This study indicates that response of flood discharging capacity to river deterioration is nonlinear. Sediment depositions in the main channel cause the reductions of dominant discharge and thus the increase of initial flood stage. Reductions in the channel width result in the increases of the rising rate of flood stage and the decrease of flood discharging capacity.

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  1. Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd., 450003, Zhengzhou, China

    Li Wenxue

  2. Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research, 450003, Zhengzhou, China

    Li Yong, Yao Wenyi, Su Yunqi & Zhang Xiaohua

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Li, W., Li, Y., Yao, W. et al. Response of flood discharging capacity to the deterioration of the lower Yellow River. Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci. 47 (Suppl 1), 152–160 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1360/04ez0013

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