Evaluation of local scour depth around complex bridge piers

The main objective of this study is to evaluate and compare three available methods for the prediction of the local scour depth around complex bridge piers using new experimental data. The complex pier model used in the study was embedded in uniform diameter (0.86 mm) sand. A total of 9 tests were c...

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Main Author: Castiblanco, M. (author)
Other Authors: Maia, R. (author), Couto, L. T. (author), Cardoso, A. H. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1003813
Country:Portugal
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