Abstract: Vortex drop shafts are utilized to dissipate and transport the energy of flows in sewerage networks. A vortex drop shaft is composed of three parts: the inlet structure, the vertical shaft, and the dissipation chamber. ...

Abstract: This research experimentally investigated local scour depth around complex bridge piers in a clear-water condition. The term “complex pier” is used to define a bridge pier composed of three different sections: a column, ...