Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
When a river starts meandering, the sediment carrying capacity:
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Choose the correct answer
A
first decreases and ultimately increases
B
first increases and ultimately decreases
C
remains unaffected
D
changes erratically
Correct Answer
A. first decreases and ultimately increases
Why is this the answer?
Meandering initially reduces slope and velocity, but later curvature and secondary flows may increase local sediment carrying/erosion capacity
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