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Optimizing Morphological Design for Ecological Restoration and Flood Resilience: A Case Study of The Gérine River, Switzerland

Amini, Azin  
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Ribi, Jean Marc
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De Cesare, Giovanni  orcid-logo
Wing-Keung Law, Adrian
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Er, Jenn Wei
2025
Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress
41st IAHR World Congress

The Gérine River restoration project aims to enhance its ecological functions and flood resilience by widening canalized sections. A two-dimensional numerical model using BASEMENT software was developed to simulate two design variations, each incorporating different widened channel layouts to encourage morphological development. The selected variant was further analysed for sensitivity to extreme flood events and varying sediment parameters. The simulations provided insights into preferential flow channels, erosion, and deposition areas, which are crucial for optimizing excavation work. The mass balance showed a net erosion pattern, consistent with similar projects in the region. These findings guide the restoration strategy while ensuring adequate flood protection even in case of extreme events.

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conference paper
DOI
10.64697/978-90-835589-7-4_41WC-P1719-cd
Scopus ID

2-s2.0-105024943270

Author(s)
Amini, Azin  

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Ribi, Jean Marc

Ribi SA

De Cesare, Giovanni  orcid-logo

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Editors
Wing-Keung Law, Adrian
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Er, Jenn Wei
Date Issued

2025

Publisher

International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research

Published in
Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress
ISBN of the book

9789083558974

Start page

1154

End page

1159

Subjects

ecological restoration

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flood protection

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river morpho dynamics

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sediment transport

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two-dimensional numerical simulation

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REVIEWED

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EPFL units
PL-LCH  
Event nameEvent acronymEvent placeEvent date
41st IAHR World Congress

Singapore, Singapore

2015-06-22 - 2015-06-27

Available on Infoscience
December 29, 2025
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