Detailed project information for Study Plan Number 09038

Branch :	Conte Anadromous Fish Laboratory
Study Plan Number :	09038
Study Title :	Large scale and live bed local pier scour experiments
Starting Date :	01/01/1998
Completion Date :	09/30/2001
Principal Investigator(s) :	Odeh, Mufeed
Primary PI :	Odeh, Mufeed
Telephone Number :	(413) 863-3805
Email Address :	odehm@usgs.gov
SIS Number :	5003009
Primary Program Element :	Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Second Program Element :	Fish and Aquatic Habitats
Status :	Completed
Abstract :	The accurate prediction of sediment scour depths near bridge piers under design storm conditions is very important in bridge design. Under prediction can result in costly bridge failure and possibly the loss of lives and over prediction can result in millions of dollars wasted on a single bridge. The physical processes involved are very complex and difficult to analyze and thus most design scour depth predictions are made using empirical equations or scale model test results. An ongoing bridge scour research program at the University of Florida is directed at increasing our understanding of scour processes and improving the accuracy of design scour depth predictions. The current study's findings will provide the data sets necessary to formulate more accurate prediction equations that can be used worldwide.
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