Abstract
AbstractPrevious experimental research on the effects of debris on pier scour has focused primarily on circular and rectangular piers with debris present just under flow free surface. Debris-induce...
Highlights
Scour is widely recognized as the leading cause of bridge failures around the world
The risk of debris blockage is high for masonry bridge piers as they tend to be much wider than modern bridge piers (Hamill 1998; McKibbins et al 2006)
A large number of these structures, those built before 19th century (McKibbins et al 2006), are classified as cultural and engineering heritage structures
Summary
Scour is widely recognized as the leading cause of bridge failures around the world A key factor widely acknowledged to increase the scour risk of bridges is debris blockage (Chang and Shen 1979; Diehl 1997; Parola 2000). The risk of debris blockage is high for masonry bridge piers as they tend to be much wider than modern bridge piers (Hamill 1998; McKibbins et al 2006). Their plan geometry is typically rectangular but with sharp or occasionally semicircular noses (cutwaters) that help streamline the pier. A large number of these structures, those built before 19th century (McKibbins et al 2006), are classified as cultural and engineering heritage structures
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