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Published: Građevinar 72 (2020) 9
Paper type: Scientific research paper
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Simulation of Scour at Bridge Supports

Yasser Moussa, Mahmoud Atta

Abstract

Groups of piers are used on bridges to minimise scour around bridge supports. The prediction of scour around piers due to interaction of vortices around bridge piers is more complex compared to scour prediction around a single pier. Four arrangements of bridge piers with different spaces in the lateral and longitudinal directions are investigated under clear water conditions to observe scour generation around bridge foundations. The experimental study is performed in a rectangular open channel. A 3D numerical study based on fluid dynamics is also conducted. Results show that different pier group arrangements produce smaller scour holes than a single pier.

Keywords
local scour, hydraulic structure, group of piles, SSIM

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Moussa, Y., Atta, M.: Simulation of Scour at Bridge Supports, GRAĐEVINAR, 72 (2020) 9, pp. 793-801, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2506.2018

OR:

Moussa, Y., Atta, M. (2020). Simulation of Scour at Bridge Supports, GRAĐEVINAR, 72 (9), 793-801, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2506.2018

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Authors:
Yasser Moussa WEB
Yasser Moussa
Jazan University, KSA
Department od Civil Engineering
Mahmoud Atta WEB
Mahmoud Atta
Jazan University, KSA, Saudi Arabia
Mechanical Engineering Departement