International Research and Training Centre on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES)
 
World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER)
 
International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS)
 
UNESCO
 
ICOLD
 
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IAHS
 
South African Water Research Commission (WRC)

Organizer:

University of Stellenbosch

Sponsors:

International Research and Training Centre on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES),
World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER),
UNESCO,
International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD),
International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS),
South African Water Research Commission (WRC)
Secretariat: University of Stellenbosch
Permanent Secretariat: IRTCES

The 11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS) will be held in South Africa, at the University of Stellenbosch (near Cape Town), between Monday 6 and Thursday 9 September 2010.

The Symposium is held every 3rd year and is coordinated by the World Association of Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER). Scientists and engineers are invited to participate in the conference which will include technical presentations, a technical visit, an exhibition, pre- and post-conference tours and a full accompanying person’s programme in and around Cape Town.

Conference Topics

Abstract and papers are invited under the following themes:

  • Hydraulics and environmental aspects of river sediment transport processes (fundamental & modelling)
  • Fluvial morphological and environmental impacts of hydraulic structures on the downstream river and possible mitigation measures
  • Impacts of river sedimentation on hydraulic structures (diversion, abstraction works, bridges, etc.)
  • Reservoir/lake sedimentation modelling and management
  • Sediment yield, soil erosion determination, modelling and management
  • River mouths/estuary sediment dynamics and coastal erosion
  • Sediment data collection in rivers, reservoirs and lakes
  • Dam break analysis and sediment transport
  • Reservoir sedimentation & Management such as flushing or dredging
  • Sustainable Tailings Dams
  • Sediment quality and management
  • Stormwater erosion prevention & litter management
  • Sewer sediment transport
  • Unlined dam spillway scour
  • Climate change impacts on sediment yields, river and estuary morphology
  • Bushfire impacts on soil erosion

 

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