408-15 TWO-DIMENSIONAL FLOW
15-1 Introduction
In the previous chapters, we considered one-dimensional flows. However, the
assumption of one-dimensional flow may not be valid in many situations
e.g., flow in a non-prismatic channel (i.e., channel with varying cross section
and alignment), flow downstream of a partially breached dam, or lateral flow
from a failed dyke. Although flow in these situations is three-dimensional, we
may simplify their analysis by considering them as two-dimensional flows by
using vertically averaged quantities. Such an assumption not only simplifies
the analysis considerably but yields results of reasonable accuracy
In this chapter, we discuss the analysis of two-dimensional flows. First,
we derive the equations describing unsteady two-dimensional flows. Then, we
present explicit and implicit finite difference methods for their solution.
15-2 Governing Equations
We will derive the governing equations [Jimenez, 1987] by integrating the
Navier-Stokes equations for an incompressible fluid over the flow depth. [Lai,
1986]
Except for one-dimensional flow, the same assumptions as those given in
Section 12-2 are used. The effects of large bottom slope are included, and it
is assumed that the bottom of the channel is an inclined plane. A Cartesian
orthogonal coordinate system with tha{@y GLAHG)>aENA OPENS HpLAMeTONe
(GiMiielbOtKOMTISTONSIAERA, For a right-hand system, the positive z-direction
points upward and is perpendicular to the «-y plane.
‘The Navier-Stokes equations for an incompressible fluid are as follows:
Continuity equation
(15-1)
Momentum equation
ou
= 15 — 2)
ou (15-2)
av .
S (15 —3)
a (15-4)15-2 Governing Equations 409
in which u,v and w are the components of the velocity along the x,y and z
directions; g = (ge, 9y, 92)” is the gravitational force per unit mass; yu is the
dynamic viscosity; p is pressure; and the symbol Y? stands for the Laplace
operator,
eo Pw
StS
Or” OF” OF
We will integrate these equations over the flow depth to obtain the depth-
averaged equations.
Continuity equation
‘The depth-averaged continuity equation for two-dimensional flow may be ob-
tained by integrating Eq. 15-1 over the flow depth, i.e.,
2 *
Ou Ov
ae +f 2 ts + w(Z) — w(%) =0 (15-5)
my Ot Iz, OY
in which Z and Z, are the z-coordinates of the water surface and the channel
bottom respectively (these are measured perpendicular to the plane of the
channel bottom). The integrals of Eq. 15-5 may be evaluated by using the
Leibnitz rule
a f* OZ 0%,
J ta Bf ute aye + ea)
a [7% OZ an, .
[ Hf ee MOE + wey (15-6)
If the function Z(2, y,t) specifies the z-coordinate of the free water surface
and if it is assumed that any particle on the surface does not leave it, then
the vertical velocity of a particle on the water surface, w(Z), is given by
DZ _ az az OZ
WZ) = Fe Fae oe
Similarly, if the bottom of the channel is rigid, then F, = Zp(x,y) — 2
which Z,(x, y) gives the 2-coordinate of the channel bottom. Hence,
(15-7)
0, in
w(24) = 2B = u(t + (25) (15-8)
Substitution of Eqs. 15-6 through 15-8 into Eq. 15-5 leads to
Oz ud) | Au
22 , Aad) | alwd)
ot Ox by
in which @ and # are the mean values of u and vy over the depth of the channel,
=0 (15-9)
1% 1%
a5 ff ue aap (15-10)
in which d = Z—Z; is the water depth measured perpendicular to the bottom.
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Momentum equations
ce we are assuming the vertical acceleration to be negligible,
Dw
& wV?w 5-
Bx wVw so (15-11)
‘Therefore, Eq. 15-4 reduces to
1 dp
iP 9 15 — 12)
9 Toe ¢ )
Integrating Eq. 15-12 in the z-direction and considering the atmospherie pres-
sure to be zero, we obtain
p= pg.(2-Z) (15 — 13)
Hence, it follows that
By multiplying Eq. 15-1 by u, adding to Eq. 15-2, substituting the expression
1
for — 2 trom Ba, 15-14, and rearranging the terms of the resulting equation,
por
we obtain
Ou | ow
A(uv) , Huw) az
a Oe *
Lega,
= le Vu 15 — 16)
Bet ge ae tee FEV (15-16)
Similarly, multiplying Eq. 15-1 by v, adding it to Eq. 15-3, substituting the
expression for —(1/p)dp/Ay from Eq. 15-15, we obtain
av , Alu) | a? , Aww) OZ. Boe
= Bey 15-17)
wae + Oy ae 9 Gy DY” ( )
Let us integrate Eqs. 15-16 and 15-17 in the z-direction. To simplify
presentation, we consider the left- and right-hand sides of these equations
separately. Integration of the left-hand side of Eq. 15-16 and application of
the Leibnitz rule yield
(15-18)15-2 Goven
i Equations 411
Based on the assumption of uniform velocity distribution (Le., wand v are
constants in the z-direction) and substituting Eqs. 15-7 and 15-8, Expression
15-18 simplifies as
(15-19)
Similarly, the left-hand side of Eq. 15-17 becomes
oy Decay s Bice
3d) + 2 (ava) + 2 15 — 20)
ed) + F (avd) + 5 (0a) ( )
Integration of the right-hand side of Eqs. 15-16 and 15-17 yields
3 az
90+ 9222 asf “vPtude (15 — 21)
ox ZB
az ? Woo
oe ¥ 15 — 22
(wt acZ)a [Ev ude ¢ )
Since the 2-y plane is parallel to the channel bottom, Z, is constant. There-
fore,
OZ _A%y+d) _ ad
Ox Ox
(15 — 28)
Similarly,
aZ _ ad
dy dy
Now, let us consider the HGHFSEESSHGES In turbulent flow, the dynamic
viscosity is replaced by an eddy viscosity coefficient. Moreover, distinction is
made between the stresses acting in the x-y plane and the stresses acting in
the 2-z and y-z planes. For example, the shear-stress term of the momentum
equation in the e-direction may be written as
Ou
ew | a
in which ey and ¢,, are the eddy-viscosity coefficients. In addition, it is
assumed that the effective stresses are dominated by the bottom shear stresses.
‘This means that the first term in Eq. 15-25 is negligible as compared to
the second term, Therefore, the shear stress term of Eq. 15-25 reduces to
&20°u/dz?, Integration of this expression with respect to z yields
f
in which 7,, and 7, are the shear stresses at the water surface and at the
channel bottom acting in the x-direction. Similarly, the shear stress term of
Eq. 15-22 reduces to
(15 — 24)
Tae ~The (15 — 26)412 15 TWO-DIMENSIONAL FLOW,
Toy Ty (15-27)
‘The shear stresses, 7,, and 7,,, due to wind velocity acting at the water surface
are neglected and the shear stresses at the channel bottom, 7, and 7, are
evaluated by using empirical formulas. For example, the Chezy equation gives
n (15 — 28)
where V is the amplitude of flow velocity (ie., V = VF 0) and C is the
Chezy coefficient. It follows from Bq. 15-28 that,
Te. = 740088 & Vv
sind =
a av (15 — 29)
in which 0 is the @Hgle(DUOWeEH He NEIGCiteNeCEOH ANG 285)
Different terms of the depth-integrated momentum equations may now be
assembled together. Substitution of Eqs. 15-19 to 15-24, 15-26, 15-27, and
15-29 into Eqs. 15-16 and 15-17 gives
Baa + 2
a a
Flea) + Zana) + Zea = (9, 0.5 15 ~ 31)
Eqs. 15-30 and 15-31 are the momentum equations with respect to a coordi-
nate system