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Impact of Levee Axis Adjustment on Flow Variation in Xinsha Island

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A two-dimensional flow model was constructed to assess the impact of levee axis adjustment on flow variation at Xinsha Island. The results indicate that the longer the return periods, the higher the water level in the southern waterway, with a maximum increase of 0.183 m. Conversely, the northern waterway exhibits a water level decrease, with a maximum reduction of 0.128 m. The flow velocity in the southern waterway diminished by roughly 0.3 m/s, but the flow velocity in the northern waterway rose by a maximum of 0.45 m/s. After the levee axis is adjusted, the flow diversion capacity of the north waterway is effectively enhanced, thereby benefiting flood regulation. Relationships between variations in upstream boundary discharge and flow variations surrounding Xinsha Island are presented to facilitate swift and dependable forecasts. These findings clearly illustrate the influence of levee axis changes on the hydrodynamic properties of the river.

Source: Water

DOI: 10.3390/w18090990

Authors: Wuyi Yu, Hanbin Gu, Dongxu Wang, Efrain Carpintero Moreno, Jun Zang

Institutions: Ningbo University, Ghent University, University of Bath

Language: English

Topic: Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137