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Numerical study of transient flow dynamics in a prismatic channel with a bed depression

Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics
Volume 74 (2026): Issue 1 (March 2026)
By: Shahin Oodi,  Alireza Khoshkonesh,  Saeid Okhravi and  Saeed Gohari  
Open Access
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/johh-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1338-4333 | Journal ISSN: 0042-790X
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Language: English
Page range: 57 - 73
Submitted on: Oct 29, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 3, 2026
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Published on: Mar 25, 2026
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Hydrology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
Transient flow dynamics,
Bed depression,
Volume of Fluid (VOF),
Numerical modeling,
Impact loads
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© 2026 Shahin Oodi, Alireza Khoshkonesh, Saeid Okhravi, Saeed Gohari, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Hydrology
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