Experimental study on riprap stable size around wing-wall abutments
December 2025
Many experiments were done over a relatively wide range of effective parameters to determine the stable size of riprap stones around wing-wall abutments. The experiments involved five sizes of riprap...
Simulating the water balance of a small lake in the subtropical monsoon region via the stable isotopic technique
December 2025
The isotope tracing method provides a novel way to investigate the underlying mechanisms of water balance. This study focused on Taozi Lake in Changsha, a city in the subtropical monsoon region. We...
Investigation into the existence and genesis of fluid mud in Lake Taihu, China
December 2025
Fluid mud, characterized by a bulk density < 1.2 g/cm3, has various adverse environmental effects; furthermore, it can pose challenges for maritime navigation, as fluid mud is an important factor for...
Investigating temporal scour hole variations: A comparative study of hybrid CatBoost models and experimental data
December 2025
The scour hole caused by 3-dimensional wall jets (3DWJ) is a serious problem downstream of dams and power stations. The current study utilized a newly created hybrid machine learning (ML) model to predict...
Soil texture and exchangeable ions primarily control soil erosion resistance in estuaries of Laizhou Bay
December 2025
Estuaries are irreplaceable ecological habitats and the primary deposition areas for sediment and pollutants from rivers. However, many estuaries are subject to an elevated risk of soil erosion owing...
From single to synthetic PGPR: Exploring the strategies of submerged macrophyte remediation in cadmium polluted sediment
December 2025
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are used to assist phytoremediation. Synthetic PGPR can adapt to diverse sediment environments more effectively than single PGPR. However, their mechanisms...
Review of soil solidification methods in scour and erosion control
December 2025
This review focuses on the mechanisms and scour resistance of various soil solidification methods used in civil and coastal engineering. Traditional chemical methods, such as ordinary Portland cement...
Multidimensional assessment and precision restoration strategies for soil erosion in karst areas: Based on multi-scenario simulation
December 2025
Karst landscapes are plagued by severe soil erosion due to their fractured lithology and complex hydrology, posing persistent challenges to erosion assessment and ecological restoration. However, current...
Study on the critical velocity of sediment incipient motion in saline water based on Hangzhou Bay field investigation
December 2025
The critical condition of sediment incipient motion (SIM) is one of the most pivotal and fundamental topics for the mechanics of sediment transport in offshore areas. The flocculation of fine sediment...
Experimental measurement of flocculation and settling behavior in fine sediments from the Three Gorges Reservoir, China
December 2025
Flocculation of cohesive sediments is widely observed in natural aquatic-sedimentary environments, such as river estuaries and nearshore coastal waters, where salinity, suspended sediment concentration...
Highly active sediment transport induces morphodynamic changes exacerbating flash flooding
December 2025
Rainfall-induced flash floods often trigger active sediment transport and substantial morphological changes, which in turn affect flood dynamics. Previous numerical studies have mostly overlooked the...
Variability in rill morphometry, surface runoff and erosion with soil conservation techniques (application of polyacrylamide and rice husk biochar and hydromulching) in deforested hillslopes under simulated rainfall
December 2025
This study analyzed the effects of very intense rainfall (98 mm/h for 30 min) on soil left bare or treated with polyacrylamide, rice husk biochar and hydromulching. Rill morphometry, surface runoff...
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December 2025
Magnetic properties of surface sediments in a closed alkaline volcanic lake: A case study from Lake Batur, Bali, Indonesia
Available online 14 November 2025
Lake Batur is a closed volcanic lake with alkaline water, located on the island of Bali, Indonesia. This study of Lake Batur presents a comprehensive rock magnetism analysis of the sediments and a geochemical...
Sediment load complexity downstream of the Three Gorges Project via the multiscale entropy analysis method
Available online 14 November 2025
The Three Gorges Project (TGP) plays a pivotal role in flood control, power generation, and water resource management along the Yangtze River. Nevertheless, its construction and operation have profoundly...
Spatiotemporally varied contributions of primary bank-derived materials from ungaged areas to the Three Gorges Reservoir: Insight from decadal continuous sediment archives (2012–2022)
Available online 10 November 2025
Accurate quantification of sediment sources is essential for assessing bank erosion, mitigating reservoir sedimentation, and ensuring long-term sustainability. However, estimates for ungaged areas remain...
Sediment transport modeling for run-of-river hydropower in the Madeira River: Calibration with conventional and remote sensing data
October 2025
This study aims to evaluate sediment transport processes in the Madeira River, a high-load Amazon tributary altered by the Jirau run-of-river hydropower dam. A methodology for sensitivity analysis and...
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October 2025
Effects of three plant root systems on rill erosion characteristics on coal dump slopes under simulated experiments
October 2025
Dump slopes have experienced severe rill erosion and threaten the safety of the ecological environment. Although vegetation restoration has improved the ecological environments of mining areas, because...
Local erosion and mound formation induced by turbulent slurry wall jets in crossflow
October 2025
This paper presents the results of experimental investigation on the local erosion and mound formation induced by slurry turbulent circular wall jets in crossflow and with the presence of a secondary...
The relationship between flow depth and hydraulic parameters for high surface roughness of vegetation stem cover under laboratory simulation
October 2025
Grass, shrubs and tree stems can increase flow depth and resistance and prevent soil erosion, and it is necessary to quantify the relationship between flow depth and hydraulic parameters for high surface...
Insights into the impacts of inflow discharge variation on cross-sectional topography in the upper neck area of a laboratory-scale subaerial delta from SWJ–LSTM simulations
October 2025
Rivers significantly influence delta morphology and sedimentation patterns. However, the dynamic effects of rivers on the upper neck areas of subaerial deltas, which are the complex zones connecting...
Sediment deposition in an upwelling rocky-reef in southwest Atlantic Ocean
October 2025
Sediment is highly related to coral reef degradation worldwide, and sedimentation is considered a critical cause of stress for coral communities. The current study focused on the Arraial do Cabo Marine...
Experimental study on scour around beveled submerged vanes
October 2025
Submerged vanes are an effective approach to sediment management in river systems. Nowadays, submerged vanes are increasingly utilized in contemporary river engineering due to their convenient and cost-effective...
Influence of propeller clearance on the jet scour process in restricted water
October 2025
Rapid development of inland waterways and marine transportation has resulted in the construction of large ships and an increase in ship speed. Consequently, severe local scour erosion of restricted...
