PROPELLER WASH SCOUR NEAR QUAY WALLS

The disturbance of bed sediments by the wash of a ship's propellers, and the resulting structural and environmental impact, is an increasing problem. Consequently, there is a need for an accurate method of scour prediction. The scouring action of the wash generated by a number of propellers in the confines of quay structures was investigated in the laboratory. Empirical equations have been developed for the prediction of the maximum depth of scour, for any given exposure period, for both free expanding jets and those in close proximity to harbor structures.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Hamill, G A
  • Johnston, H T
  • Stewart, D P
• Publication Date: 1999-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 170-175
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering
  • Volume: 125
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-950X
  • EISSN: 1943-5460
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jwped5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Erosion; Experiments; Harbors; Mathematical prediction; Piers (Wharves); Propellers; Quays; Scour; Ships; Walls
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Marine Transportation; Materials; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00766164
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: NSC87-2611-E-005-004
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 12 1999 12:00AM