Similarity Laws of Distorted Model with a Movable Bed and its Validity

Abstract

The theoretical backing of the similarity laws obtained from dual dimensionless parameters of the bed-form classification diagram is given by solving the equations of similarity conditions which is obtained from 1-Dimensional equation of motion, continuity equation, bed deformation equation and the formula of bed load transport. Secondly, the validity of the similarity laws is confirmed by comparing the bed form of distorted model experiment with that of undistorted model experiments performed by Hokkaido Development Bureau (H.D.B.). And also the fact that the height of bar in a gentle curved river channel can be estimated by the result of distorted model of straight flume is found.