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Project Abstract:

Regional hydraulic geometry curves for Vermont and surrounding portions of New England states will be updated through consideration of additional observations, and through application of advanced statistical techniques (e.g., clustering, multiple linear regression, Bayesian inference) that leverage newly-available high-resolution LiDAR and stream geomorphic assessment data. This will result in updated regional curves (or sets of curves) being made publicly available for use by transportation departments of the New England states, as well as engineers and scientists working at private firms, non-governmental organizations and state and federal agencies. Updated curves will support sizing of stream crossing structures as well as embankment design for roads and rails that share narrow valleys with rivers. Geomorphically-compatible structures will have greater resilience to extreme flood events and will support aquatic organism passage objectives.


Principal Investigator:
Dr. Kristen L. Underwood

Institution:
University of Vermont

Co-investigator:
Dr. Arne Bomblies
Dr. Donna Rizzo

Project Type:
Competitive-Funded Research

Start Date:
6/1/2019

Project Cost:
$141,244

Project Status:
Completed

End Date:
9/30/2021

Agency ID:
69A3551847101

Sponsors:
University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation
University of Vermont


Implementation of Research Outcomes:
Updated regional curves are publicly-available for use by transportation departments of the New England states, as well as engineers and scientists working at private firms, non-governmental organizations and state and federal agencies.

Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:
Updated curves will support sizing of stream crossing structures as well as flood recovery efforts along road embankments to restore river cross sections of sufficient width to convey bankfull flows. Geomorphically-compatible structures will have greater resilience to extreme flood events and will support aquatic and terrestrial organism passage objectives.

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Downloadable Documents

Printable Project Information Sheet

September 2019 Semi-Annual Progress Report

December 2019 Quarterly Progress Report

March 2020 Quarterly Progress Report

June 2020 Quarterly Progress Report

September 2020 Quarterly Progress Report

December 2020 Quarterly Progress Report

March 2021 Quarterly Progress Report

June 2021 Quarterly Progress Report

Final Report

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