Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures

Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures
Author: U.s. Department of Transportation
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781508810698

This publication identifies and provides design guidelines for bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures that have been implemented by various State departments of transportation (DOTs) in the United States. Countermeasure experience, selection, and design guidance are consolidated from other FHWA publications in this document to support a comprehensive analysis of scour and stream instability problems and provide a range of solutions to those problems. Selected innovative countermeasure concepts and guidance derived from practice outside the United States are introduced. Management strategies and guidance for developing a Plan of Action for scour critical bridges are outlined, and guidance is provided for scour monitoring using portable and fixed instrumentation. The results of recently completed National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) projects are incorporated in the design guidance, including: countermeasures to protect bridge piers and abutments from scour; riprap design criteria, specifications, and quality control; and environmentally sensitive channel and bank protection measures. This additional material required expanding HEC-23 to two volumes. Volume 1 now contains a complete chapter on riprap design, specifications, and quality control as well as an expanded chapter on biotechnical countermeasures. The guidance on scour monitoring instrumentation has been updated and now includes additional installation case studies. Volume 2 contains 19 detailed design guidelines grouped into six categories, including countermeasures for: (1) stream instability (2) streambank and roadway embankment protection, (3) bridge pier protection, (4) abutment protection, (5) filter design, and (6) special applications.

Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures: Experience, Selection, and Design Guidance - Third Edition

Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures: Experience, Selection, and Design Guidance - Third Edition
Author: U. S. Department of Transportation
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-10-31
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781329659155

The purpose of this document is to identify and provide design guidelines for bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures that have been implemented by various State departments of transportation (DOTs) in the United States. Countermeasure experience, selection, and design guidance are consolidated from other FHWA publications in this document to support a comprehensive analysis of scour and stream instability problems and provide a range of solutions to those problems. The results of recently completed National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) projects are incorporated in the design guidance, including: countermeasures to protect bridge piers and abutments from scour; riprap design criteria, specifications, and quality control, and environmentally sensitive channel and bank protection measures. Selected innovative countermeasure concepts and guidance derived from practice outside the United States are introduced.

Stream Instability, Bridge Scour, and Countermeasures: A Field Guide for Bridge Inspectors

Stream Instability, Bridge Scour, and Countermeasures: A Field Guide for Bridge Inspectors
Author: Transportation Dept., Federal Highway Administration
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 50
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780160876127

FHWA Publication No. FHWA-NHI-08-0106. February 2009. Explains the behavior of rivers in order to recognize changing conditions associated with unstable streams or scour at bridge foundations that may threaten the stability of the bridge. Provides tips and guidance on what to look for with regard to both stream instability, including lateral instability, degradation, and aggradation, and scour at bridges, including contraction scour, pier scour, and abutment scour. Also covered are plans of action and countermeasures, such as monitoring, flood watches, bridge closures, and river training countermeasures.

Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges

Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges
Author: Everett V. Richardson
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 1076
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474655

Sponsored by the Water Resources Engineering (Hydraulics) Divsion of ASCE. This collection contains 75 papers and 321 abstracts presented at conferences sponsored by the Water Resources Engineering (Hydraulics) Division of ASCE from 1991 through 1998. The collection contains many new and expanded versions of the original papers and is designed to assist the practitioner with the concepts in evaluating stream instability and scour at bridges. Topics include: history of bridge scour research; bridge scour determination; stream stability and geomorphology; construction scour; instrumentation for measuring and monitoring; field measurement; computer and physical modeling of bridge scour; scour at culverts; and economic and risk analysis. One important paper contains 384 field measurements of local scour at piers made by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Abutments from Scour

Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Abutments from Scour
Author: Brian D. Barkdoll
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2007
Genre: Bridges
ISBN: 0309098955

Examines selection criteria and guidelines for the design and construction of countermeasures to protect bridge abutments and approach embankments from scour damage. The report explores two common forms of bridge abutments--wing-wall (vertical face with angled walls into the bank) and spill-through (angled face).

Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour

Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour
Author: Peter Frederick Lagasse
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2007
Genre: Scour at bridges
ISBN: 0309099099

Explores practical selection criteria for bridge-pier scour countermeasures; guidelines and specifications for the design and construction of those countermeasures; and guidelines for their inspection, maintenance, and performance evaluation. Produced along with the report is an interactive version of the countermeasure selection methodology, which defines the proper conditions for the use of each specific countermeasure, and a reference document that contains detailed laboratory testing results and translations of three German "Code of Practice" documents.

Evaluation of Bridge-scour Data at Selected Sites in Ohio

Evaluation of Bridge-scour Data at Selected Sites in Ohio
Author: K. S. Jackson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1996
Genre: Scour at bridges
ISBN:

Scour data collected during 1989-1994 were evaluated to determine whether pier scour and contraction scour occurred at 22 bridge sites in Ohio. Pier-scour depths computed from selected pier-scour prediction equations were compared with measured pier-scour depths, and the accuracy of the prediction equations were evaluated. Observed pier-scour relations were compared to similar relations developed through laboratory research. Mean streambed elevations were evaluated to determine the depth of contraction scour. Channel stability was assessed by use of mean streambed elevations at the approach section. Ground-penetrating radar was used at all sites to investigate the presence of historical scour.