INVESTIGATING BRIDGE SCOUR

Bridge scour, often neglected, can result in catastrophic failure or at least in pier settlement and span misalignment. In addition to the inspection of visible portions of bridges, foundation elements and adjacent river bottoms should also be examined at intervals. The mechanics of scour and methods of sounding river beds, along with the interpretation or results, are discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  508 Birch Street
  Bristol, CT  United States  06010
• Authors:
  • Collins, T J
• Publication Date: 1980-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 34
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 76
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Erosion; Foundations; Inspection; Maintenance; Piers; Scour; Structural piers; Surveying
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge maintenance
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00312406
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 22 1980 12:00AM