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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