CULVERT SLOPE EFFECTS ON OUTLET SCOUR

Culvert slope is a key parameter in determining the culvert flow velocity and subsequently the discharge capacity and sediment transport capability. However, the culvert slope may also affect the extent of scour that occurs at a culvert outlet. It is the objective of this study to investigate how culvert slope affects the scour hole depth, width, length, and volume. Furthermore, design criteria are presented for estimating localized scour as a function of culvert slope. Tests were conducted at the Engineering Research Center at Colorado State University and the effects of culvert slope on outlet scour are reported.

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• Authors:
  • Abt, S R
  • Ruff, J F
  • Doehring, F K
• Publication Date: 1985-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 1363-67
• Serial:
  • Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
  • Volume: 111
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9429
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jhend8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Culverts; Design; Estimating; Flow; Scour; Slopes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria; Discharge velocity; Flow rate
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00459045
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Information, Incorporated
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1987 12:00AM