Arch Bridges under flood conditions, a study of the velocity distributions, and the resulting bed scour

Abstract

In recent years, the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events has led to many bridge failures throughout the UK and Ireland. Particularly vulnerable are short span bridges, which typically include arch structures, where... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Donal Ryan (University of the West of Scotland)
  2. Gerard Hamill (Queen's University Belfast)
  3. Brian Solan (Ulster University)
  4. Robert Ettema (Colorado State University)

Topic Area

Topics: Topic #1

Session

BR-2 » Bridge II (14:10 - Monday, 29th August, ENG-047)

Paper

212.pdf