Effects of Inclination of Bridge Piers on Scouring Depth
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 8
Abstract
For a safe design of a bridge pier footing, it is important to estimate the maximum depth of scour as accurately as possible. The aim of this experimental study is to investigate the effects of inclination of bridge piers on local scour depths around bridge piers. Single circular piers inclined toward the downstream direction were founded in a uniform bed material. Near threshold conditions were employed. The results of this study indicate that the local scour depth decreases as the inclination of the pier increases.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 8 • August 2004
Pages: 827 - 832
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 18, 2002
Accepted: Dec 12, 2003
Published online: Jul 15, 2004
Published in print: Aug 2004
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