Mature Bends Link

Despite their high curvature, large mature bends frequently exhibit the lowest migration rates in a river system.

): A key indicator of maturity is the ratio of the radius of curvature ( Rccap R sub c ) to the channel width ( mature bends

). Many mature bends in nature retain a ratio of , which is considered the most hydraulically efficient shape. Despite their high curvature, large mature bends frequently