Development of a Semiempirical Model for Transient Scour Depth Prediction around Bridge Piers in Clear Water Conditions

Abstract

AbstractBuilding on previous research that underscored the influence of the bridge pier shape and angle of attack on scour depth, this study further investigates their effects on both time-dependent transient scour and equilibrium scour depth. The ...Practical ApplicationsScour around bridge piers is a leading cause of bridge failures globally, undermining structural integrity and posing significant safety and economic risks. Therefore, accurately predicting scour depth is critical for the safe and ...