Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5029
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Benedict, S.T., and Caldwell, A.W., 2012, Modification of selected South Carolina bridge-scour envelope curves: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2012–5029, 37 p.
Abstract
Introduction
Previous Investigations
Description of Study Area
Approach
The Modified South Carolina Clear-Water Abutment-Scour Envelope Curves
Selected Field Data Used in the Analysis
Conceptual Model for the Modified Clear-Water Abutment-Scour Envelope Curves
Development of the Modified Clear-Water Abutment-Scour Envelope Curves
Guidance and Limitations for Applying the Modified Abutment-Scour Envelope Curves
The Modified South Carolina Live-Bed Contraction-Scour Envelope Curve
Selected Field Data Used in the Analysis
Conceptual Model for the Modified Live-Bed Contraction-Scour Envelope Curve
Development of the Modified Live-Bed Contraction-Scour Envelope Curve
Guidance and Limitations for Applying the Modified Contraction-Scour Envelope Curves
Summary
Selected References