ANALYSIS OF STUDIES ON BED DEFORMATIONS AND FLOW PARAMETER CALCULATIONS IN DIVIDING CHANNELS

This article analyzes one of the complex problems of open-channel hydraulics: channel deformations caused by turbulent flows at the entrance to a consumer channel in the flow bifurcation zone, and the resulting changes in flow kinematics. It emphasizes the need to improve effective hydraulic calculation methods for predicting flow parameters and associated deformations in the channel bifurcation zone. Research conducted by several scientists in this area is reviewed. The results show that ignoring turbulent motion significantly reduces the accuracy and effectiveness of hydraulic calculation methods related to deformation processes.