Scour at bridges, what's it all about? Stream stability and scour-assessment at bridges in Pennsylvania
Open-File Report
96-497
By: M. V. Truhlar and P. A. Telis
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Abstract
Scour is the removal of sediment (soil and rocks) from streambeds and streambanks caused by movingwater. Although scour may occur at any time, it is usually more significant during high flows, when the water is swift and deep. Swiftly movingwater has more energy (turbulence and velocity) to lift and transport sediment than slowly moving water.
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Truhlar, M.V., and Telis, P., 1997, Scour at bridges, what's it all about? Stream stability and scour-assessment at bridges in Pennsylvania: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 96-497, 1 sheet :ill. ;22 x 28 cm. folded to 22 x 10 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr96497.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Scour at bridges, what's it all about? Stream stability and scour-assessment at bridges in Pennsylvania |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 96-497 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr96497 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | 1 sheet :ill. ;22 x 28 cm. folded to 22 x 10 cm. |