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Sediment Flushing at the Nakdong River Estuary Barrage
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Nakdong River Estuary Barrage (NREB) prevents salt-water intrusion but causes sedimentation problems in the Lower Nakdong River in South Korea. Its mitigation requires mechanical dredging to maintain the flood conveyance ...
Case Study: Retrofitting Large Bridge Piers on the Nakdong River, South Korea
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Gupo Bridge crosses the Nakdong River near the city of Busan, South Korea. During Typhoon Maemi in 2003, the old Gupo Bridge collapsed due to excessive pier scour. More recently, the highway construction on the left-bank ...