James Vickers

BSc Geography and Environmental Management, University of the West of England, 2005

Study to Investigate the Feasibility of Inserting Meanders into the Bourne Stream

Abstract

This study investigates the theory behind the rehabilitation of small urban streams that have suffered from channalisation focusing on the Bourne Stream.

A 700-metre reach is selected in Bournemouth’s Upper Gardens and meander wavelength, radius of curvature, width and depth are all calculated using an alignment first approach derived from hydraulic calculations. The study demonstrates the problems associated with naturalising an urban stream which is confined by development thus affecting the eventual meander wavelength selected.

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