From: "Habib Rehman" To: "Rivers-List (E-mail)" Subject: Rivers-List: Debris Control Structures Date: 24 October 2000 04:47 Many Australian rivers/creeks carry a substantial load of debris during floods. The debris results in blocking of culverts and bridges. The situation becomes critical in an urban setting where additional aflux across the structures due to blockage can exacerbate flooding in the floodplain. Some efforts have been made to provide some sort of debris control structures but so far the impact of such devices is not very well known. I would appreciate a response from anybody who has information on strategies/devices for debris control. Thanks Habib Rehman Senior Project Engineer ---------------------------------------- Lawson and Treloar Pty Ltd Ground Floor 14-16 Suakin Street PO Box 852 PYMBLE NSW 2073 Australia Telephone: 61 2 99831000 Facsimile: 61 2 99831055 Email: nsw@lat.com.au Website: www.lat.com.au ----------------------------------------