The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river

The catchment area of the Talar River in Mazandaran Province is subject to annual flooding events that facilitate the transport of substantial quantities of silt. To investigate sediment transport dynamics within this watershed, samples were collected at five designated sections along an 11-kilomete...

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Main Authors: fateme hashemi, Ali Shahnazari, Andersen Mathias Neumann
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Published: Kharazmi University 2025-09-01
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description The catchment area of the Talar River in Mazandaran Province is subject to annual flooding events that facilitate the transport of substantial quantities of silt. To investigate sediment transport dynamics within this watershed, samples were collected at five designated sections along an 11-kilometer segment of the Talar River. The sampling intervals were delineated as follows: 24.7–22.4 km, 18.2–20.5 km, 17.5–18 km, 16.75–17.5 km, and 11.5–16.75 km, measured from the urban area of Malakala-Najjarkala to Arab Roshan, with all distances calculated from the shoreline. This study aimed to analyze sedimentation and erosion patterns over a five-year period (2016–2021) employing the HEC-RAS model. Sediment transport and volume were assessed based on long-term data obtained from the Kiakla hydrometric station, with a specific focus on flood conditions associated with return periods of 2, 10, 25, 50, and 100 years. The findings indicate that the cumulative sediment input at the beginning of the monitored section is 0.9 million tonnes lower than the total sediment at the end. The river exhibits a pronounced tendency towards erosion. In the first section (22.4–24.7 km), the mean sediment height is 11 cm, accompanied by significant sedimentation totaling 6 million tonnes. The second section reflects an approximate deposition of 1 million tonnes. The third section demonstrates a relatively stable sediment pattern. In the fourth section, the conditions for erosion—both in terms of depth and volume—are deemed unsuitable for sediment harvesting. The fifth section (11.5–16.75 km) records erosion amounting to approximately 8.3 million tonnes, with height variations ranging from 10 to 20 cm. Under these circumstances, sediment removal is impractical; However, the implementation of flood management strategies and river engineering interventions is strongly recommended.
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spelling doaj-art-1fca1f937cce4a5eb4e63e8fe2916cd32025-08-20T03:52:52ZfasKharazmi Universityتحقیقات کاربردی علوم جغرافیایی2228-77362588-51382025-09-012578256277The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar riverfateme hashemi0Ali Shahnazari1Andersen Mathias Neumann2 sari agricultural and natural university Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University Professor, Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark The catchment area of the Talar River in Mazandaran Province is subject to annual flooding events that facilitate the transport of substantial quantities of silt. To investigate sediment transport dynamics within this watershed, samples were collected at five designated sections along an 11-kilometer segment of the Talar River. The sampling intervals were delineated as follows: 24.7–22.4 km, 18.2–20.5 km, 17.5–18 km, 16.75–17.5 km, and 11.5–16.75 km, measured from the urban area of Malakala-Najjarkala to Arab Roshan, with all distances calculated from the shoreline. This study aimed to analyze sedimentation and erosion patterns over a five-year period (2016–2021) employing the HEC-RAS model. Sediment transport and volume were assessed based on long-term data obtained from the Kiakla hydrometric station, with a specific focus on flood conditions associated with return periods of 2, 10, 25, 50, and 100 years. The findings indicate that the cumulative sediment input at the beginning of the monitored section is 0.9 million tonnes lower than the total sediment at the end. The river exhibits a pronounced tendency towards erosion. In the first section (22.4–24.7 km), the mean sediment height is 11 cm, accompanied by significant sedimentation totaling 6 million tonnes. The second section reflects an approximate deposition of 1 million tonnes. The third section demonstrates a relatively stable sediment pattern. In the fourth section, the conditions for erosion—both in terms of depth and volume—are deemed unsuitable for sediment harvesting. The fifth section (11.5–16.75 km) records erosion amounting to approximately 8.3 million tonnes, with height variations ranging from 10 to 20 cm. Under these circumstances, sediment removal is impractical; However, the implementation of flood management strategies and river engineering interventions is strongly recommended.http://jgs.khu.ac.ir/article-1-4301-en.pdfhec-georas add-onsedimentationerosionexner equation
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The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
تحقیقات کاربردی علوم جغرافیایی
hec-georas add-on
sedimentation
erosion
exner equation
title The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
title_full The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
title_fullStr The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
title_full_unstemmed The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
title_short The use of the HEC-RAS model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the Talar river
title_sort use of the hec ras model to evaluate the pattern of sedimentation variations in areas of the talar river
topic hec-georas add-on
sedimentation
erosion
exner equation
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