EFFECT ON BRIDGE PIERS ON STREAMFLOW AND CHANNEL GEOMETRY.
Piers in the waterway affect the velocity distribution across the channel and may act as barriers to floating debris. In addition, they also affect channel geometry by causing general and local scour in the vicinity of the bridge. The level of hydraulic efficiency of an unobstructed channel may be reduced by several percent if piers are placed in the waterway. Pier design should consider the probability that the channel alignment and geometry will change with time.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1984 |
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Title | EFFECT ON BRIDGE PIERS ON STREAMFLOW AND CHANNEL GEOMETRY. |
Authors | James C. Blodgett |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
Index ID | 70013510 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |