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

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Meandering initially reduces slope and velocity, but later curvature and secondary flows may increase local sediment carrying/erosion capacity

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