A depth-integrated two-dimensional hydrodynamic and sediment transport model has been set up for studying channel flow and morphologic changes in alluvial streams. This model is solved by the efficient element method. It was found from the obtained results that in curved channels there are noticeable difference in water surface profile between outer and inner bank, and this difference increases with increase in flow rate, channel curvature, and transverse bed slope toward inner bank.
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