Sediment trap Bed-load transport in open channels, sediment is manually removed and taken back to the feed, rolling and saltation bed-load transport Features - Bed-load transport in open channels Learning objectives/experiments - observation of bed-load transport along the flume bottom -- rolling and saltation bed-load transport - formation and migration of ripples and dunes - together with HM 161.29 or HM 161.46 -- fluvial obstacle marks Specification [1] experiments on bed-load transport in the experimental flume HM 161 [2] sediment trap permanently mounted between experimental section and outlet element of HM 161 [3] manual sediment feed using a bucket filled with sand [4] optionally available: sediment feeder HM 161.73 for an even sediment feed using a vibrating conveyor Technical data Sediment trap made of stainless steel - capacity: approx. 270L LxWxH: 1000x830x1740mm (trap) Weight: approx. 620kg