Abstract: A new instrument built to directly measure the bottom shear stress under different conditions of periodic waves is presented. Similar to classical Taylor’s cylindrical viscosimeter, the instrument is formed by two concentric ...

Abstract: The present study focuses on riprap protection at single piers under live-bed conditions. The riprap mattress is displayed so that its top is leveled with the surrounding river bed, for ease in the construction process. ...

Abstract: This article presents the application of the problem-based learning (PBL) methodology for introducing the civil engineering task of bridge design and construction to high school students with a multidisciplinary approach. ...