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Assessment of the NCHRP abutment scour prediction equations with laboratory and field data

October 15, 2014

The U.S. Geological Survey, in coopeation with nthe National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) is assessing the performance of several abutment-scour predcition equations developed in NCHRP Project 24-15(2) and NCHRP Project 24-20. To accomplish this assssment, 516 laboratory and 329 fiels measurements of abutment scor were complied from selected sources and applied tto the new equations. Results will be used to identify stregths, weaknesses, and limitations of the NCHRP abutment scour equations, providing practical insights for applying the equations. This paper presents some prelimiray findings from the investigation.

Publication Year 2014
Title Assessment of the NCHRP abutment scour prediction equations with laboratory and field data
Authors Stephen T. Benedict
Publication Type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Index ID 70125696
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization South Carolina Water Science Center