River Engineering

A: That's the most common mistake — confusing depth increase with velocity reduction. The difference matters because energy grade still rises at the structure, and the toe sees higher shear even if Froude number drops. Waiting it out lets the scour hole form where you can't see it until it's too late.

A: That's the most common mistake — chasing tensile strength when filtration is what keeps the bank intact. The difference matters because drawdown reverses gradients, and a nonwoven keeps fines in place while still breathing under repeated wetting and drying.

A: That's the most common mistake — blaming MIC everywhere you see rust. The difference matters because splash zone attack is oxygen-rich and aggressive, and coatings or cladding need to be selected for cycling exposure, not buried conditions.

A: That's the most common mistake — assuming more structures always mean more stability. The difference matters because over-constraining the flow jets it where you least want it, and selective notching is often safer than doubling down.