SRICOS: Prediction of Scour Rate at Bridge Piers (7-2937-S)
Author(s):
J. Briaud, F.C. Ting, H.C. Chen, R. Gudavalli, K. Kwak, B. Philogene, S. Han, S.B. Perugu, G. Wei, P.Y. Nurtjahyo, Y. Cao, Y. Li
Publication Date:
January 2001
Abstract:
The scour depth created by a river around a bridge pier is currently calculated using the HEC-18 equation. This equation was developed for piers founded in sand. The purpose of this study was to develop a method for predicting the scour rate of bridge piers founded in cohesive soils such as clays and silts.
Report Number:
7-2937-S
Keywords:
Scour, Bridges, Bridge Piers, Cohesive Soils, Foundations, Erosion Rate
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