This tutorial provides a step-by-step procedure in determining the total scour for bridge piers.
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The procedure involves the consideration of six (6) scour components that includes the following:
- Bed-Form
- Bend Scour
- General Scour
- Local Scour
- Long-Term Scour
- Low-Flow
The procedure also demonstrates the use of appropriate safety factors.