Why Bridge Scour Monitoring Matters to Structural Safety and...

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2025-01-22 09:43:12

Why Bridge Scour Monitoring Matters to Structural Safety and Stability?

Bridge foundations are supported by bed material and rely on surrounding sediments for stability, particularly around the piers and abutments. Scour, the removal of soil and sediment caused by water flow, typically results in a pit called a scour hole downstream of the pier. If left unchecked or uncontrolled, scour can undermine the structural integrity of a bridge. To reduce this risk, Bridge...

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