Elucidating the flow features around piles in local scouring processes is crucial for studies of local scouring mechanisms and scour depth estimates.This study details the flow turbulence characteristics of two submer...Elucidating the flow features around piles in local scouring processes is crucial for studies of local scouring mechanisms and scour depth estimates.This study details the flow turbulence characteristics of two submerged piles that are determined by solving the Navier-Stokes equations with the improved delayed detached eddy simulation model.This model is verified by comparing experimental and numerical results for hydrodynamic parameters with the literature for both square-crossing piles(SCPs)and circular-crossing piles(CCPs).Original topographies of flat and scoured beds(i.e.,the initial and equilibrium scouring stages)are based on experimental results obtained by the authors in the present paper.SCP and CCP flow features in the scouring process are discussed.The results indicate that during the scouring process,the time-averaged drag coefficient and root mean square(rms)of the lift coefficient increase linearly in the CCP test,while the rms of the lift coefficient in the SCP test decreases linearly.Moreover,the minimum pressure coefficient is always located in the upstream corners in the SCP case but moves from 72.5°to 79.5°when the scour hole is completely developed in the CCP case.Downward flow behind the pile,which is generated by separated boundary layers above the top face of the pile,can reach the sand bed and turn the separated shear layers into patches of small vortices in the near-wake regions.Thus,the high shear stress zones are mainly at the scour edges under scoured-bed conditions.展开更多
This paper presents in-situ seismic performance tests of a bridge before its demolition due to accumulated scouring problem. The tests were conducted on three single columns and one caisson-type foundation. The three ...This paper presents in-situ seismic performance tests of a bridge before its demolition due to accumulated scouring problem. The tests were conducted on three single columns and one caisson-type foundation. The three single columns were 1.8 m in diameter,reinforced by 30-D32 longitudinal reinforcements and laterally hooped by D16 reinforcements with spacing of 20 cm. The column height is 9.54 m,10.59 m and 10.37 m for Column P2,P3,and P4,respectively. Column P2 had no exposed foundation and was subjected to pseudo-dynamic tests with peak ground acceleration of 0.32 g first,followed by one cyclic loading test. Column P3 was the benchmark specimen with exposed length of 1.2 m on its foundation. The exposed length for Column P4 was excavated to 4 m,approximately 1/3 of the foundation length,to study the effect of the scouring problem to the column performance. Both Column P3 and Column P4 were subjected to cyclic loading tests. Based on the test results,due to the large dimension of the caisson foundation and the well graded gravel soil type that provided large lateral resistance,the seismic performance among the three columns had only minor differences. Lateral push tests were also conducted on the caisson foundation at Column P5. The caisson was 12 m long and had circular cross-sections whose diameters were 5 m in the upper portion and 4 m in the lower portion. An analytical model to simulate the test results was developed in the OpenSees platform. The analytical model comprised nonlinear flexural elements as well as nonlinear soil springs. The analytical results closely followed the experimental test results. A parametric study to predict the behavior of the bridge column with different ground motions and different levels of scouring on the foundation are also discussed.展开更多
Under the combination of currents and waves, seabed scour occurs around offshore wind turbine foundations, which affects the stability and safe operation of offshore wind turbines. In this study, physical model experi...Under the combination of currents and waves, seabed scour occurs around offshore wind turbine foundations, which affects the stability and safe operation of offshore wind turbines. In this study, physical model experiments under unidirectional flow, bidirectional flow, and wave-current interactions with different flow directions around the pile group foundation were first conducted to investigate the development of scour around the pile group foundation.Additionally, a three-dimensional scour numerical model was established via the open-source software REEF3D to simulate the flow field and scour around the prototype-scale foundation. The impact of flow on scour was discussed.Under unidirectional flow, scour equilibrium was reached more quickly, with the maximum scour depth reaching approximately 1.2 times the pile diameter and the extent of the scour hole spanning about 4.9 times the pile diameter.Compared with those under unidirectional flow, the scour depths under combinations of currents and waves, as well as bidirectional flow, were slightly smaller. However, the morphology of scour holes was more uniform and symmetrical. The numerical simulation results show good agreement with the experimental data, demonstrating the impact of varying flow directions on the velocity distribution around the foundation, the morphology of scour holes, and the location of the maximum scour depth.展开更多
Scour around bridge pier foundations is a complex phenomenon that can threaten structural stability.Accurate prediction of scour depth around compound piers remains challenging for bridge engineers.This study investig...Scour around bridge pier foundations is a complex phenomenon that can threaten structural stability.Accurate prediction of scour depth around compound piers remains challenging for bridge engineers.This study investigated the effect of foundation elevation on scour around compound piers and developed reliable scour depth prediction models for economical foundation design.Experiments were conducted under clear-water conditions using two circular piers:(1)a uniform pier(with a diameter of D)and(2)a compound pier consisting of a uniform pier resting on a circular foundation(with a foundation diameter(D_(f))of 2D)positioned at various elevations(Z)relative to the channel bed.Results showed that foundation elevation significantly affected scour depth.Foundations at or below the bed(Z/D≥0)reduced scour,while those projecting into the flow field(Z/D<0)increased scour.The optimal foundation elevation was found to be 0.1D below the bed level,yielding a 57%reduction in scour depth compared to the uniform pier due to its shielding effect against downflow and horseshoe vortices.In addition,regression,artificial neural network(ANN),and M5 model tree models were developed using experimental data from this and previous studies.The M5 model outperformed the traditional HEC-18 equation,regression,and ANN models,with a coefficient of determination greater than 0.85.Sensitivity analysis indicated that flow depth,foundation elevation,and diameter significantly influenced scour depth prediction,whereas sediment size had a lesser impact.展开更多
Offshore wind power plays a crucial role in energy strategies.The results of traditional small-scale physical models may be unreliable when extrapolated to large field scales.This study addressed this limitation by co...Offshore wind power plays a crucial role in energy strategies.The results of traditional small-scale physical models may be unreliable when extrapolated to large field scales.This study addressed this limitation by conducting large-scale(1:13)experiments to investigate the scour hole pattern and equilibrium scour depth around both slender and large monopiles under irregular waves.The experiments adopted KeuleganeCarpenter number(NKC)values from 1.01 to 8.89 and diffraction parameter(D/L,where D is the diameter of the monopile,and L is the wave length)values from 0.016 to 0.056.The results showed that changes in the maximum scour location and scour hole shape around a slender monopile were associated with NKC,with differences observed between irregular and regular waves.Improving the calculation of NKC enhanced the accuracy of existing scour formulae under irregular waves.The maximum scour locations around a large monopile were consistently found on both sides,regardless of NKC and D/L,but the scour hole topography was influenced by both parameters.Notably,the scour range around a large monopile was at least as large as the monopile diameter.展开更多
The composite bucket foundations of offshore wind turbines penetrate minimally into the seabed, making local scour a significant threat to wind turbine stability. This study develops a physical model to examine local ...The composite bucket foundations of offshore wind turbines penetrate minimally into the seabed, making local scour a significant threat to wind turbine stability. This study develops a physical model to examine local scour patterns around a novel mono-column composite bucket foundation(MCCBF) under unidirectional flows. The experiments reveal that under weak-flow conditions, no significant scour pits develop at the front or lateral sides of the MCCBF,while two distinct scour pits form behind the lateral sides. Under strong-flow conditions, substantial scour pits emerge at both frontal and lateral sides of the bucket foundation, with two scour pits extending downstream on either side. The research demonstrates that both the range and depth of local scour increase with higher flow velocity and decreasing water depth, though the mechanisms influencing local scour around the MCCBF prove more complex than those affecting monopiles. The distinctive structural features of the MCCBF necessitate particular consideration of effects related to bucket foundation exposure. The study concludes by proposing an empirical formula for predicting maximum scour depth around the MCCBF.展开更多
The operation of cascade reservoirs in a watershed profoundly exerts river watersediment dynamics and topography evolution,and the terminal reservoir is the focus area for river and waterway management.This paper reve...The operation of cascade reservoirs in a watershed profoundly exerts river watersediment dynamics and topography evolution,and the terminal reservoir is the focus area for river and waterway management.This paper reveals the process and underlying factors of topography evolution and water level adjustment in the lower Hanjiang River under the action of cascade reservoirs.This study focused on the 263 km river channel downstream of the Xinglong Hydropower Conservancy Project on the Hanjiang River.Using measured flow,sediment,and topography data from 1977 to 2023,we analyzed the changing characteristics of riverbed scouring and deposition intensity,thalweg,and cross-sections.Additionally,we evaluated the response relationship between riverbed scouring and deposition intensity and factors such as sediment transport,runoff,and human activities.From 1977 to 2023,the low-water channel in the Xinglong-Estuary reaches showed a scouring and cutting tendency,and the riverbed slop initially decreased and then increased.The main cause of the riverbed scouring along the Xinglong-Estuary reaches was the reduced sediment load in the watershed,with waterway engineering having a slightly larger influence than runoff in the Xinglong-Xiantao reaches;by contrast,runoff exerted a more significant effect than both waterway engineering and the Yangtze River water level decline in the Xiantao-Estuary reaches.During the autumn flood season from 1983 to 2023,the water level differences between the Hanjiang and Yangtze Rivers at the same flow rate showed an increasing trend,leading to an increase in water surface slope,which intensified scouring forces and riverbed scouring.This study improves our understanding of the impacts of dam construction on river topographical evolution,water level changes,and deep‐water waterway resources.展开更多
Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynam...Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynamic forces that lead to vortex-induced scouring at their base,which threatens their structural stability and affects the surrounding ecosystem.This paper presents a comprehensive review that combines findings from experimental and numerical studies to explain the mechanisms of scour development around spur dikes,with a particular focus on installations in curved river channels.The review examines how hydraulic,geometric,and material parameters,such as flow velocity,dike location,alignment,shape,and porosity,affect scour depth and extent.Results from previous studies reveal that spur dikes placed near the outer bends of rivers experience more severe scouring due to stronger secondary circular flow and increased sediment entrainment.However,optimizing the spacing,orientation,and geometry of spur dikes can significantly reduce scour,in some cases by up to 80%.The paper also explores the role of dike porosity and material selection in mitigating adverse hydraulic impacts while supporting aquatic habitat diversity.By synthesizing these findings,the review provides practical design recommendations to enhance spur dike performance,minimize scour-related damages,and improve their environmental sustainability.The insights from this study can guide engineers and planners in designing more efficient and eco-friendly spur dike systems for river management and restoration projects.展开更多
The integration of oscillating water columns(OWCs)with piles to create a dual-function OWC-pile breakwater presents an innovative approach for harbor construction and coastline protection while enabling wave energy ut...The integration of oscillating water columns(OWCs)with piles to create a dual-function OWC-pile breakwater presents an innovative approach for harbor construction and coastline protection while enabling wave energy utilization.Local scour significantly impacts foundation safety and is crucial for structural design.This study examines wave-induced local scour at a dual-function OWC-pile breakwater through experimental methods.A high-resolution laser scanner tracked the development of 3D local scour profiles at various time intervals under regular wave conditions.The analysis focused on key parameters including scour-hole development time scale,dimensions,reflection and transmission coefficients,and energy extraction efficiency during scour evolution.The integration of OWCs substantially increased the equilibrium scour depth compared to conventional pile breakwaters,potentially affecting foundation stability.The scour profile development showed minimal impact on wave energy conversion efficiency.Wave transmission and reflection remained largely unaffected by scour holes,as verified through a semi-theoretical wave scattering model for pile breakwaters.An existing time-scale formula for predicting scour depth onset in isolated circular piles under current action demonstrated reasonable accuracy in this application.The study examines the mechanisms behind increased equilibrium scour depth due to OWCs and proposes design recommendations to mitigate scour-hole depth increases.展开更多
This article provides a method by which the scour depth and scour width below pipelines,and the scour depth around single vertical piles as well as the time scales of scour for both structures due to bichromatic and b...This article provides a method by which the scour depth and scour width below pipelines,and the scour depth around single vertical piles as well as the time scales of scour for both structures due to bichromatic and bidirectional waves are calculated.The scour and time scale formulae summarized by Sumer and Fredsøe(2002)as well as the bottom shear stress formulae under bichromatic and bidirectional waves by Myrhaug et al.(2023)are used.Results for unidirectional bichromatic waves and symmetrically bidirectional monochromatic waves are provided,showing qualitative agreement with what is expected physically.Qualitative comparisons are made with the data from Schendel et al.’s(2020)small scale laboratory tests on scour around a monopile induced by directionally spread waves.Applications to related cases for pipelines are also suggested.In order to conclude regarding the validity of the method for pipelines and vertical piles,it is required to compare with data in its validity range.展开更多
The sea bottom in front of a breakwater is scoured under the action of broken waves,and this will affect the stability of the breakwater.In this paper,the scours of sandy seabed in front of a breakwater under the acti...The sea bottom in front of a breakwater is scoured under the action of broken waves,and this will affect the stability of the breakwater.In this paper,the scours of sandy seabed in front of a breakwater under the action of broken waves are investigated experimentally.The depth and range of the scouring trough at the foot of a breakwater are studied,and the influence of open foundation-bed on scouring and depositing is also discussed.In order to apply the research results to practical projects,the scale of model sediment and the scale of scours and depositions are suggested.展开更多
The operating principle of Web-based image search engines is briefly described.A detailed evaluation of some of image search engines is made.Finally,the paper points out the deficiencies of the present image search en...The operating principle of Web-based image search engines is briefly described.A detailed evaluation of some of image search engines is made.Finally,the paper points out the deficiencies of the present image search engines and their development trend.展开更多
In this article,current research findings of local scour at offshore windfarm monopile foundations are presented.The scour mechanisms and scour depth prediction formulas under different hydrodynamic conditions are sum...In this article,current research findings of local scour at offshore windfarm monopile foundations are presented.The scour mechanisms and scour depth prediction formulas under different hydrodynamic conditions are summarized,including the current-only condition,wave-only condition,combined wave-current condition,and complex dynamic condition.Furthermore,this article analyzes the influencing factors on the basis of classical equations for predicting the equilibrium scour depth under specific conditions.The weakness of existing researches and future prospects are also discussed.It is suggested that future research shall focus on physical experiments under unsteady tidal currents or other complex loadings.The computational fluid dynamics-discrete element method and artificial intelligence technique are suggested being adopted to study the scour at offshore windfarm foundations.展开更多
By scouring experiments, the changeable process and characteristics of sediment yield in the hillslope-gully side erosion system with different coverage degrees and spatial locations of grass were studied. Five grass ...By scouring experiments, the changeable process and characteristics of sediment yield in the hillslope-gully side erosion system with different coverage degrees and spatial locations of grass were studied. Five grass coverage degrees of 0, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, three spatial locations of grass （upslope, mid-slope, low-slope） and two water inflow rates of 3.2 L/min, 5.2 L/min were applied to a 0.5 by 7 m soil bed in scouring experiments. Results showed that the sediment yield decreased with the increase of grass coverage degree at 3.2 L/min water inflow rate in scouring experiments and the sediment yield with different grass locations on the sloping surface was in the order of upper 〉 middle 〉 lower. At 5.2 L/min water inflow rate, the differences of sediment yield among various grass coverage degrees were increased, whereas the changeable tendency of sediment yield with different grass locations on the whole sloping surface was not very obvious. The proportion of sediment yield from the gully side increased in an exponential relationship with the increase of grass coverage degree When the grass was located on the lower position of hillslope, the influence for accelerating gully erosion is the greatest.展开更多
Local scour at monopile foundations of offshore wind turbines is one of the most critical structural stability issues.This article reviews the contemporary methods of scour countermeasures at monopile foundations.Thes...Local scour at monopile foundations of offshore wind turbines is one of the most critical structural stability issues.This article reviews the contemporary methods of scour countermeasures at monopile foundations.These methods include armouring countermeasures(e.g.,riprap protection)to enhance the anti-scour ability of the bed materials and flow-altering countermeasures(e.g.,collars and sacrificial piles)to reduce downflow or change flow patterns around the monopiles.Stability number and size-selection equations for riprap armour layers are summarised and compared.Moreover,other alternative methods to riprap are briefly introduced and presented.A typical graph of the scour depth reduction with different collar sizes and elevations under specific test conditions is summarised and compared with a plot for a pile founded on a caisson.Reduction rates for different flow-altering countermeasures,including the collar,are listed and compared.A newly developed soil improvement method,namely microbially induced calcite precipitation(MICP),is also reviewed and introduced as a scour protection method.As a popular bio-soil treatment method,MICP has a good potential as a scour countermeasure method.Bio-soil treatment methods and traditional armouring methods are defined as active and passive soil enhancement scour countermeasures,respectively.展开更多
As a new type of submarine pipeline, the piggyback pipeline has been gradually adopted in engineering practice to enhance the performance and safety of submarine pipelines. However, limited simulation work and few exp...As a new type of submarine pipeline, the piggyback pipeline has been gradually adopted in engineering practice to enhance the performance and safety of submarine pipelines. However, limited simulation work and few experimental studies have been published on the scour around the piggyback pipeline under steady current. This study numerically and experimentally investigates the local scour of the piggyback pipe under steady current. The influence of prominent factors such as pipe diameter, inflow Reynolds number, and gap between the main and small pipes, on the maximum scour depth have been examined and discussed in detail. Furthermore, one formula to predict the maximum scour depth under the piggyback pipeline has been derived based on the theoretical analysis of scour equilibrium. The feasibility of the proposed formula has been effectively calibrated by both experimental data and numerical results. The findings drawn from this study are instructive in the future design and application of the piggyback pipeline.展开更多
The Keulegan-Carpenter(KC)number is the main dimensionless parameter that affects the local scour of offshore wind power monopile foundations.This study conducted large-scale(1:13)physical model tests to study the loc...The Keulegan-Carpenter(KC)number is the main dimensionless parameter that affects the local scour of offshore wind power monopile foundations.This study conducted large-scale(1:13)physical model tests to study the local scour shape,equilibrium scour depth,and local scour volume of offshore wind power monopiles under the action of irregular waves with different KC numbers.Systematic experiments were carried out with the KC number ranging from 1.0 to 13.0.With a small KC number(KC<6),and especially when the KC number was less than 4,the scour mainly occurred on both cross-flow sides of the monopile with a low scour depth.When the KC number exceeded 4,the shape of the scour hole changed from a fan to an ellipse,and the maximum scour depth increased significantly with KC.With a large KC number(KC>6),the proposed method better predicted the equilibrium scour depth when the wave broke.In addition,according to the results of three-dimensional terrain scanning,the relationship between the local equilibrium scour volume of a single offshore wind power monopile and the KC number was derived.This provided a rational method for estimation of the riprap redundancy for monopile protection against scour.展开更多
Based on the large-scale model tests, a simplified dam breach model for homogeneous cohesive dam due to overtopping failure is put forward. The model considers headcut erosion as one of the key homogeneous cohesive da...Based on the large-scale model tests, a simplified dam breach model for homogeneous cohesive dam due to overtopping failure is put forward. The model considers headcut erosion as one of the key homogeneous cohesive dam breaching mechanisms and we calculate the time-averaged headcut migration rate using an energy-based empirical formula. A numerical method is adopted to determine the initial scour position at the downstream slope in terms of the water head and dam height, and the broad-crested weir equation is utilized to simulate the breach flow. The limit equilibrium method is used to analyze the stability of breach slope during the breach process. An iterative method is developed to simulate the coupling process of soil and water at each time step. The calculated results of three dam breach cases testify the reasonability of the model, and the sensitivity studies of soil erodibility show that sensitivity is dependent on each test case's soil conditions. In addition, three typical dam breach models, NWS BREACH, WinDAM B, and HR BREACH, are also chosen to compare with the proposed model. It is found that NWS BREACH may have large errors for cohesive dams, since it uses a noncohesive sediment transport model and does notconsider headcut erosion, WinDAM B and HR BREACH consider headcut erosion as the breaching mechanism and handle well homogeneous cohesive dam overtopping failure, but overall, the proposed model has the best performance.展开更多
Local scour around a bridge pier is an important parameter for the design of a bridge. Compared with the local scour in a mono-directional current, the local scour in a tidal current has its unique characteristics. In...Local scour around a bridge pier is an important parameter for the design of a bridge. Compared with the local scour in a mono-directional current, the local scour in a tidal current has its unique characteristics. In this paper, several aspects of local scour around bridge piers in tidal current, including the scour development process, the plane form of a scour hole and the maximum scour depth, are studied through movable bed flume experiments.展开更多
The erosion shape and the law of development of debris flow sabo dam downstream is a weak part in the study on debris flow erosion. The shape and development of scour pit have an important effect on the stability and ...The erosion shape and the law of development of debris flow sabo dam downstream is a weak part in the study on debris flow erosion. The shape and development of scour pit have an important effect on the stability and safety of debris flow sabo dam, which determines the foundational depth of the dam and the design of protective measures downstream. Study on the scouring law of sabo dam downstream can evaluate the erosion range and reasonably arrange auxiliary protective engineering. Therefore, a series of flume experiments are carried out including different debris flow characteristics （density is varying from 1.5 t/m3 to 2.1 t/m~） and different gully longitudinal slopes. The result shows that the scour pit appears as an oval shape in a plane and deep in the middle while superficial at the ends in the longitudinal section, the position of the maximum depth point moves towards downstream with an increase of flume slope angle. The maximum depth of scour pit is mainly affected by the longitudinal slope of gully, density of debris flow, and the characteristics of gully composition （particle size and the viscosity of soil）. The result also indicates that the viscosity of soil will weaken the erosion extent. The interior slopes of scour pit are different between the upstream and the downstream, and the downstream slope is smaller than the upper one. For the viscous and non-viscous sands with the same distribution of gradation, the interior slope of non- viscous sand is smaller than the viscous sand.According to tbe regression analysis on the experimental data, the quantitative relationship between the interior slope of scour pit, slope of repose under water and the longitudinal slope of gully is established and it can be used to calculate the interior slope of scour pit. The results can provide the basis for the parameter design of the debris flow control engineering foundation.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52301324 and 52001276)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (No.LQ24E090001)+2 种基金the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Estuary and Coast of Zhejiang Province (No.ZIHE21005)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo (No.2021J096)the Zhejiang Transportation Science and Technology (No.2021064)。
文摘Elucidating the flow features around piles in local scouring processes is crucial for studies of local scouring mechanisms and scour depth estimates.This study details the flow turbulence characteristics of two submerged piles that are determined by solving the Navier-Stokes equations with the improved delayed detached eddy simulation model.This model is verified by comparing experimental and numerical results for hydrodynamic parameters with the literature for both square-crossing piles(SCPs)and circular-crossing piles(CCPs).Original topographies of flat and scoured beds(i.e.,the initial and equilibrium scouring stages)are based on experimental results obtained by the authors in the present paper.SCP and CCP flow features in the scouring process are discussed.The results indicate that during the scouring process,the time-averaged drag coefficient and root mean square(rms)of the lift coefficient increase linearly in the CCP test,while the rms of the lift coefficient in the SCP test decreases linearly.Moreover,the minimum pressure coefficient is always located in the upstream corners in the SCP case but moves from 72.5°to 79.5°when the scour hole is completely developed in the CCP case.Downward flow behind the pile,which is generated by separated boundary layers above the top face of the pile,can reach the sand bed and turn the separated shear layers into patches of small vortices in the near-wake regions.Thus,the high shear stress zones are mainly at the scour edges under scoured-bed conditions.
文摘This paper presents in-situ seismic performance tests of a bridge before its demolition due to accumulated scouring problem. The tests were conducted on three single columns and one caisson-type foundation. The three single columns were 1.8 m in diameter,reinforced by 30-D32 longitudinal reinforcements and laterally hooped by D16 reinforcements with spacing of 20 cm. The column height is 9.54 m,10.59 m and 10.37 m for Column P2,P3,and P4,respectively. Column P2 had no exposed foundation and was subjected to pseudo-dynamic tests with peak ground acceleration of 0.32 g first,followed by one cyclic loading test. Column P3 was the benchmark specimen with exposed length of 1.2 m on its foundation. The exposed length for Column P4 was excavated to 4 m,approximately 1/3 of the foundation length,to study the effect of the scouring problem to the column performance. Both Column P3 and Column P4 were subjected to cyclic loading tests. Based on the test results,due to the large dimension of the caisson foundation and the well graded gravel soil type that provided large lateral resistance,the seismic performance among the three columns had only minor differences. Lateral push tests were also conducted on the caisson foundation at Column P5. The caisson was 12 m long and had circular cross-sections whose diameters were 5 m in the upper portion and 4 m in the lower portion. An analytical model to simulate the test results was developed in the OpenSees platform. The analytical model comprised nonlinear flexural elements as well as nonlinear soil springs. The analytical results closely followed the experimental test results. A parametric study to predict the behavior of the bridge column with different ground motions and different levels of scouring on the foundation are also discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2021YFB2601100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51979190)。
文摘Under the combination of currents and waves, seabed scour occurs around offshore wind turbine foundations, which affects the stability and safe operation of offshore wind turbines. In this study, physical model experiments under unidirectional flow, bidirectional flow, and wave-current interactions with different flow directions around the pile group foundation were first conducted to investigate the development of scour around the pile group foundation.Additionally, a three-dimensional scour numerical model was established via the open-source software REEF3D to simulate the flow field and scour around the prototype-scale foundation. The impact of flow on scour was discussed.Under unidirectional flow, scour equilibrium was reached more quickly, with the maximum scour depth reaching approximately 1.2 times the pile diameter and the extent of the scour hole spanning about 4.9 times the pile diameter.Compared with those under unidirectional flow, the scour depths under combinations of currents and waves, as well as bidirectional flow, were slightly smaller. However, the morphology of scour holes was more uniform and symmetrical. The numerical simulation results show good agreement with the experimental data, demonstrating the impact of varying flow directions on the velocity distribution around the foundation, the morphology of scour holes, and the location of the maximum scour depth.
文摘Scour around bridge pier foundations is a complex phenomenon that can threaten structural stability.Accurate prediction of scour depth around compound piers remains challenging for bridge engineers.This study investigated the effect of foundation elevation on scour around compound piers and developed reliable scour depth prediction models for economical foundation design.Experiments were conducted under clear-water conditions using two circular piers:(1)a uniform pier(with a diameter of D)and(2)a compound pier consisting of a uniform pier resting on a circular foundation(with a foundation diameter(D_(f))of 2D)positioned at various elevations(Z)relative to the channel bed.Results showed that foundation elevation significantly affected scour depth.Foundations at or below the bed(Z/D≥0)reduced scour,while those projecting into the flow field(Z/D<0)increased scour.The optimal foundation elevation was found to be 0.1D below the bed level,yielding a 57%reduction in scour depth compared to the uniform pier due to its shielding effect against downflow and horseshoe vortices.In addition,regression,artificial neural network(ANN),and M5 model tree models were developed using experimental data from this and previous studies.The M5 model outperformed the traditional HEC-18 equation,regression,and ANN models,with a coefficient of determination greater than 0.85.Sensitivity analysis indicated that flow depth,foundation elevation,and diameter significantly influenced scour depth prediction,whereas sediment size had a lesser impact.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China National Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project(Grant No.52122109)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.51861165102 and 52039005).
文摘Offshore wind power plays a crucial role in energy strategies.The results of traditional small-scale physical models may be unreliable when extrapolated to large field scales.This study addressed this limitation by conducting large-scale(1:13)experiments to investigate the scour hole pattern and equilibrium scour depth around both slender and large monopiles under irregular waves.The experiments adopted KeuleganeCarpenter number(NKC)values from 1.01 to 8.89 and diffraction parameter(D/L,where D is the diameter of the monopile,and L is the wave length)values from 0.016 to 0.056.The results showed that changes in the maximum scour location and scour hole shape around a slender monopile were associated with NKC,with differences observed between irregular and regular waves.Improving the calculation of NKC enhanced the accuracy of existing scour formulae under irregular waves.The maximum scour locations around a large monopile were consistently found on both sides,regardless of NKC and D/L,but the scour hole topography was influenced by both parameters.Notably,the scour range around a large monopile was at least as large as the monopile diameter.
基金financially supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of China Three Gorges Corporation (Grant No. 32007095)。
文摘The composite bucket foundations of offshore wind turbines penetrate minimally into the seabed, making local scour a significant threat to wind turbine stability. This study develops a physical model to examine local scour patterns around a novel mono-column composite bucket foundation(MCCBF) under unidirectional flows. The experiments reveal that under weak-flow conditions, no significant scour pits develop at the front or lateral sides of the MCCBF,while two distinct scour pits form behind the lateral sides. Under strong-flow conditions, substantial scour pits emerge at both frontal and lateral sides of the bucket foundation, with two scour pits extending downstream on either side. The research demonstrates that both the range and depth of local scour increase with higher flow velocity and decreasing water depth, though the mechanisms influencing local scour around the MCCBF prove more complex than those affecting monopiles. The distinctive structural features of the MCCBF necessitate particular consideration of effects related to bucket foundation exposure. The study concludes by proposing an empirical formula for predicting maximum scour depth around the MCCBF.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52279066,U2340217Fundamental Research Funds for Central Welfare Research Institutes,Grant/Award Number:TKS20240402National Key Research and Development Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2023YFC3209500。
文摘The operation of cascade reservoirs in a watershed profoundly exerts river watersediment dynamics and topography evolution,and the terminal reservoir is the focus area for river and waterway management.This paper reveals the process and underlying factors of topography evolution and water level adjustment in the lower Hanjiang River under the action of cascade reservoirs.This study focused on the 263 km river channel downstream of the Xinglong Hydropower Conservancy Project on the Hanjiang River.Using measured flow,sediment,and topography data from 1977 to 2023,we analyzed the changing characteristics of riverbed scouring and deposition intensity,thalweg,and cross-sections.Additionally,we evaluated the response relationship between riverbed scouring and deposition intensity and factors such as sediment transport,runoff,and human activities.From 1977 to 2023,the low-water channel in the Xinglong-Estuary reaches showed a scouring and cutting tendency,and the riverbed slop initially decreased and then increased.The main cause of the riverbed scouring along the Xinglong-Estuary reaches was the reduced sediment load in the watershed,with waterway engineering having a slightly larger influence than runoff in the Xinglong-Xiantao reaches;by contrast,runoff exerted a more significant effect than both waterway engineering and the Yangtze River water level decline in the Xiantao-Estuary reaches.During the autumn flood season from 1983 to 2023,the water level differences between the Hanjiang and Yangtze Rivers at the same flow rate showed an increasing trend,leading to an increase in water surface slope,which intensified scouring forces and riverbed scouring.This study improves our understanding of the impacts of dam construction on river topographical evolution,water level changes,and deep‐water waterway resources.
文摘Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynamic forces that lead to vortex-induced scouring at their base,which threatens their structural stability and affects the surrounding ecosystem.This paper presents a comprehensive review that combines findings from experimental and numerical studies to explain the mechanisms of scour development around spur dikes,with a particular focus on installations in curved river channels.The review examines how hydraulic,geometric,and material parameters,such as flow velocity,dike location,alignment,shape,and porosity,affect scour depth and extent.Results from previous studies reveal that spur dikes placed near the outer bends of rivers experience more severe scouring due to stronger secondary circular flow and increased sediment entrainment.However,optimizing the spacing,orientation,and geometry of spur dikes can significantly reduce scour,in some cases by up to 80%.The paper also explores the role of dike porosity and material selection in mitigating adverse hydraulic impacts while supporting aquatic habitat diversity.By synthesizing these findings,the review provides practical design recommendations to enhance spur dike performance,minimize scour-related damages,and improve their environmental sustainability.The insights from this study can guide engineers and planners in designing more efficient and eco-friendly spur dike systems for river management and restoration projects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52001031)the National Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province under Excellent Youth Science Fund(Grant No.2025JJ40031)supported by the U.S.National Science Foundation(Grant No.CBET-1706938)during early stages of the present study。
文摘The integration of oscillating water columns(OWCs)with piles to create a dual-function OWC-pile breakwater presents an innovative approach for harbor construction and coastline protection while enabling wave energy utilization.Local scour significantly impacts foundation safety and is crucial for structural design.This study examines wave-induced local scour at a dual-function OWC-pile breakwater through experimental methods.A high-resolution laser scanner tracked the development of 3D local scour profiles at various time intervals under regular wave conditions.The analysis focused on key parameters including scour-hole development time scale,dimensions,reflection and transmission coefficients,and energy extraction efficiency during scour evolution.The integration of OWCs substantially increased the equilibrium scour depth compared to conventional pile breakwaters,potentially affecting foundation stability.The scour profile development showed minimal impact on wave energy conversion efficiency.Wave transmission and reflection remained largely unaffected by scour holes,as verified through a semi-theoretical wave scattering model for pile breakwaters.An existing time-scale formula for predicting scour depth onset in isolated circular piles under current action demonstrated reasonable accuracy in this application.The study examines the mechanisms behind increased equilibrium scour depth due to OWCs and proposes design recommendations to mitigate scour-hole depth increases.
文摘This article provides a method by which the scour depth and scour width below pipelines,and the scour depth around single vertical piles as well as the time scales of scour for both structures due to bichromatic and bidirectional waves are calculated.The scour and time scale formulae summarized by Sumer and Fredsøe(2002)as well as the bottom shear stress formulae under bichromatic and bidirectional waves by Myrhaug et al.(2023)are used.Results for unidirectional bichromatic waves and symmetrically bidirectional monochromatic waves are provided,showing qualitative agreement with what is expected physically.Qualitative comparisons are made with the data from Schendel et al.’s(2020)small scale laboratory tests on scour around a monopile induced by directionally spread waves.Applications to related cases for pipelines are also suggested.In order to conclude regarding the validity of the method for pipelines and vertical piles,it is required to compare with data in its validity range.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China!(No.599790 1 9)
文摘The sea bottom in front of a breakwater is scoured under the action of broken waves,and this will affect the stability of the breakwater.In this paper,the scours of sandy seabed in front of a breakwater under the action of broken waves are investigated experimentally.The depth and range of the scouring trough at the foot of a breakwater are studied,and the influence of open foundation-bed on scouring and depositing is also discussed.In order to apply the research results to practical projects,the scale of model sediment and the scale of scours and depositions are suggested.
文摘The operating principle of Web-based image search engines is briefly described.A detailed evaluation of some of image search engines is made.Finally,the paper points out the deficiencies of the present image search engines and their development trend.
基金supported by the Major International Joint Research Project P0W3M of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51920105013)the General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071127).
文摘In this article,current research findings of local scour at offshore windfarm monopile foundations are presented.The scour mechanisms and scour depth prediction formulas under different hydrodynamic conditions are summarized,including the current-only condition,wave-only condition,combined wave-current condition,and complex dynamic condition.Furthermore,this article analyzes the influencing factors on the basis of classical equations for predicting the equilibrium scour depth under specific conditions.The weakness of existing researches and future prospects are also discussed.It is suggested that future research shall focus on physical experiments under unsteady tidal currents or other complex loadings.The computational fluid dynamics-discrete element method and artificial intelligence technique are suggested being adopted to study the scour at offshore windfarm foundations.
基金National Basic Research Program of China,No.2007CB407201National Key Technology R&D Program,No.2006BAB06B01-06Science and Technique Development Foundation of YRIHR,No.200603
文摘By scouring experiments, the changeable process and characteristics of sediment yield in the hillslope-gully side erosion system with different coverage degrees and spatial locations of grass were studied. Five grass coverage degrees of 0, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, three spatial locations of grass （upslope, mid-slope, low-slope） and two water inflow rates of 3.2 L/min, 5.2 L/min were applied to a 0.5 by 7 m soil bed in scouring experiments. Results showed that the sediment yield decreased with the increase of grass coverage degree at 3.2 L/min water inflow rate in scouring experiments and the sediment yield with different grass locations on the sloping surface was in the order of upper 〉 middle 〉 lower. At 5.2 L/min water inflow rate, the differences of sediment yield among various grass coverage degrees were increased, whereas the changeable tendency of sediment yield with different grass locations on the whole sloping surface was not very obvious. The proportion of sediment yield from the gully side increased in an exponential relationship with the increase of grass coverage degree When the grass was located on the lower position of hillslope, the influence for accelerating gully erosion is the greatest.
基金supported by the Major International Joint Research Project POW3M of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51920105013)the Joint Doctoral Scholarship from Chinese Scholarship Council(CSC)and the University of Auckland.
文摘Local scour at monopile foundations of offshore wind turbines is one of the most critical structural stability issues.This article reviews the contemporary methods of scour countermeasures at monopile foundations.These methods include armouring countermeasures(e.g.,riprap protection)to enhance the anti-scour ability of the bed materials and flow-altering countermeasures(e.g.,collars and sacrificial piles)to reduce downflow or change flow patterns around the monopiles.Stability number and size-selection equations for riprap armour layers are summarised and compared.Moreover,other alternative methods to riprap are briefly introduced and presented.A typical graph of the scour depth reduction with different collar sizes and elevations under specific test conditions is summarised and compared with a plot for a pile founded on a caisson.Reduction rates for different flow-altering countermeasures,including the collar,are listed and compared.A newly developed soil improvement method,namely microbially induced calcite precipitation(MICP),is also reviewed and introduced as a scour protection method.As a popular bio-soil treatment method,MICP has a good potential as a scour countermeasure method.Bio-soil treatment methods and traditional armouring methods are defined as active and passive soil enhancement scour countermeasures,respectively.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2017YFC1404700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51279189,51239001 and 51509023)the China Scholarship Council
文摘As a new type of submarine pipeline, the piggyback pipeline has been gradually adopted in engineering practice to enhance the performance and safety of submarine pipelines. However, limited simulation work and few experimental studies have been published on the scour around the piggyback pipeline under steady current. This study numerically and experimentally investigates the local scour of the piggyback pipe under steady current. The influence of prominent factors such as pipe diameter, inflow Reynolds number, and gap between the main and small pipes, on the maximum scour depth have been examined and discussed in detail. Furthermore, one formula to predict the maximum scour depth under the piggyback pipeline has been derived based on the theoretical analysis of scour equilibrium. The feasibility of the proposed formula has been effectively calibrated by both experimental data and numerical results. The findings drawn from this study are instructive in the future design and application of the piggyback pipeline.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.52001149,52039005,and 51861165102)the Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grants No.TKS20210102,TKS20210110,and TKS20210303)the Tianjin Science and Technology Planning Project(Grant No.17PTYPHZ00080).
文摘The Keulegan-Carpenter(KC)number is the main dimensionless parameter that affects the local scour of offshore wind power monopile foundations.This study conducted large-scale(1:13)physical model tests to study the local scour shape,equilibrium scour depth,and local scour volume of offshore wind power monopiles under the action of irregular waves with different KC numbers.Systematic experiments were carried out with the KC number ranging from 1.0 to 13.0.With a small KC number(KC<6),and especially when the KC number was less than 4,the scour mainly occurred on both cross-flow sides of the monopile with a low scour depth.When the KC number exceeded 4,the shape of the scour hole changed from a fan to an ellipse,and the maximum scour depth increased significantly with KC.With a large KC number(KC>6),the proposed method better predicted the equilibrium scour depth when the wave broke.In addition,according to the results of three-dimensional terrain scanning,the relationship between the local equilibrium scour volume of a single offshore wind power monopile and the KC number was derived.This provided a rational method for estimation of the riprap redundancy for monopile protection against scour.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51379129,51539006,51509164)
文摘Based on the large-scale model tests, a simplified dam breach model for homogeneous cohesive dam due to overtopping failure is put forward. The model considers headcut erosion as one of the key homogeneous cohesive dam breaching mechanisms and we calculate the time-averaged headcut migration rate using an energy-based empirical formula. A numerical method is adopted to determine the initial scour position at the downstream slope in terms of the water head and dam height, and the broad-crested weir equation is utilized to simulate the breach flow. The limit equilibrium method is used to analyze the stability of breach slope during the breach process. An iterative method is developed to simulate the coupling process of soil and water at each time step. The calculated results of three dam breach cases testify the reasonability of the model, and the sensitivity studies of soil erodibility show that sensitivity is dependent on each test case's soil conditions. In addition, three typical dam breach models, NWS BREACH, WinDAM B, and HR BREACH, are also chosen to compare with the proposed model. It is found that NWS BREACH may have large errors for cohesive dams, since it uses a noncohesive sediment transport model and does notconsider headcut erosion, WinDAM B and HR BREACH consider headcut erosion as the breaching mechanism and handle well homogeneous cohesive dam overtopping failure, but overall, the proposed model has the best performance.
文摘Local scour around a bridge pier is an important parameter for the design of a bridge. Compared with the local scour in a mono-directional current, the local scour in a tidal current has its unique characteristics. In this paper, several aspects of local scour around bridge piers in tidal current, including the scour development process, the plane form of a scour hole and the maximum scour depth, are studied through movable bed flume experiments.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 40901007, 50979103)
文摘The erosion shape and the law of development of debris flow sabo dam downstream is a weak part in the study on debris flow erosion. The shape and development of scour pit have an important effect on the stability and safety of debris flow sabo dam, which determines the foundational depth of the dam and the design of protective measures downstream. Study on the scouring law of sabo dam downstream can evaluate the erosion range and reasonably arrange auxiliary protective engineering. Therefore, a series of flume experiments are carried out including different debris flow characteristics （density is varying from 1.5 t/m3 to 2.1 t/m~） and different gully longitudinal slopes. The result shows that the scour pit appears as an oval shape in a plane and deep in the middle while superficial at the ends in the longitudinal section, the position of the maximum depth point moves towards downstream with an increase of flume slope angle. The maximum depth of scour pit is mainly affected by the longitudinal slope of gully, density of debris flow, and the characteristics of gully composition （particle size and the viscosity of soil）. The result also indicates that the viscosity of soil will weaken the erosion extent. The interior slopes of scour pit are different between the upstream and the downstream, and the downstream slope is smaller than the upper one. For the viscous and non-viscous sands with the same distribution of gradation, the interior slope of non- viscous sand is smaller than the viscous sand.According to tbe regression analysis on the experimental data, the quantitative relationship between the interior slope of scour pit, slope of repose under water and the longitudinal slope of gully is established and it can be used to calculate the interior slope of scour pit. The results can provide the basis for the parameter design of the debris flow control engineering foundation.
