SIMULATION OF PIERS IN HYDRAULIC MODELS

Two new methods are proposed for the simulation of piers and similar complex structures in hydraulic models. The methods are based on similarity of parameters formed by modification of the hydrodynamic drag equation and are intended for use when scale models do not provide the required resistance to flow due to lack of similarity of Reynolds numbers. A description is given to the application of these methods to the simulation of oil terminal structures in an hydraulic model of the River Mersey estuary. The difficulties of estimating drag forces on complex structures are examined and attention is drawn, in particular, to interference effects on drag forces on elements of complex structures and to blockage effects in laboratory testing of model structures.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Ball, D J
• Publication Date: 1974-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 23-24
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways, Harbors & Coast Eng Div
  • Volume: 100
  • Issue Number: WW1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Development; Piers (Supports); Piers (Wharves); Port operations; Ports
• Old TRIS Terms: Port construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057048
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 10313 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1974 12:00AM