Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Hall, Karen
URN	etd-04252012-092756
Title	Surface water flow resistance due to emergent wetland vegetation
Degree	Master of Engineering
Department	Biological Systems Engineering
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Thompson, Theresa Committee Chair Diplas, Panayiotis Committee Member Easton, Zachary Committee Member
Keywords	wetland friction factor resistance flow vegetation
Date of Defense	2012-04-11
Availability	restricted
Abstract The key to a successful wetland design is duplicating the hydroperiod of the desired wetland type. Dense wetland vegetation affects surface water flow rates by increasing flow resistance. Prior research represented the vegetation as individual stems; however, many wetland species grow in clumps. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of clumping vegetation on flow resistance and to develop a prediction equation for use in wetland design. A 6-m by 1-m by 0.4-m recirculating flume was planted with mature common rush, Juncus effusus, a common emergent wetland plant. Three different flow rates (3, 4, and 5 L/s) and three different tailgate heights (0, 2.5, and 5 cm) were used to simulate a variety of wetland conditions. Plant spacing and clump diameter were varied (20 and 25 cm, 8 and 12 cm, respectively). Friction factors ranged from 9 to 40 and decreased with increasing plant density. Non-dimensional parameters determined through Buckingham Pi analysis were used in a regression analysis to develop a prediction model. Results of the regression analysis showed that the fraction of vegetated occupied area (P) was most significant factor in determining friction factor.
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