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Analysis of onsite measurements of scour at piers

January 1, 1988

Existing onsite measurements of local scour at bridge piers were assembled and analyzed to obtain an equation that predicts the expected maximum depth of local scour at a bridge pier. A safety factor is suggested that provides a reasonable margin of error for design purposes.

Publication Year 1988
Title Analysis of onsite measurements of scour at piers
Authors David C. Froehlich
Publication Type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Index ID 70014448
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse