Hydrodynamic Forcing and Sediment Character in Boston Harbor
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 124, Issue 1
Abstract
Calculated annual excess skin friction stress at various locations in Quincy Bay (outer Boston Harbor) was found to be correlated positively with sediment sand content. The correlation was optimized when a critical shear stress (τc) of 0.085 Pa was assumed for the bay. The excess shear stress was correlated negatively with sediment lead (Pb) and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations. These correlations suggest that area surveys of properties like sand content may be sufficient to estimate τc.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 124 • Issue 1 • January 1998
Pages: 40 - 42
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