Abstract

This study proposes a numerical model to simulate unsteady flows in rivers and associated riverine processes. The mathematical model is based on Saint-Venant equations. The governing equations are descritized by Godunov-type finite volume method. Use of total variation diminishing (TVD) scheme and MUSCL-Hancock technique satisfies second-order temporal and spatial accuracy requirements, respectively. Hydrodynamic flux components associated are computed by Harten-Lax-van Leer (HLL) method. A modified method is introduced for approximating flow features along the shear wave. The proposed scheme is used to model an idealized dam-break case, and a case of dam-break in a channel with a 90° bend which results in bore formation and complex two-dimensional flow; the predictions show excellent agreement with available experimental results and analytical solutions.

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