Hydrodynamic scour

For other uses, see Scour (disambiguation).

Hydrodynamic scour is the removal of sediment such as silt, sand and gravel from around the base of obstructions to the flow in the sea, rivers and canals. Scour, caused by fast flowing water, can carve out scour holes, compromising the integrity of a structure. It is an interaction between the hydrodynamics and the geotechnical properties of the substrate. It is a notable cause of bridge failure and a problem with most marine structures supported by the seabed in areas of significant tidal and ocean current. It can also affect biological ecosystems and heritage assets.[1][2]

  1. ^ Melling, Greg; Dix, Justin; Turnock, Stephen. "Research project: Hydrodynamic and Geotechnical Controls of Scour Around Offshore Monopiles". Ocean and Earth Science, National Oceanography Centre Southampton. University of Southampton. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ^ Melling, Gregor J. (2015). Hydrodynamic and geotechnical controls of scour around offshore monopiles. Doctoral Thesis (phd). University of Southampton, Ocean and Earth Science. p. 250pp. Retrieved 6 July 2016.