An Investigation of Scour Protection for Small Footings in the Nearshore Zone.

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the results of an experiment on the control of scour around small footings in the nearshore zone. The experiment, conducted at the Field Research Facility, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station Coastal Engineering Research Center, at Duck, North Carolina, concerned the effectiveness of using a filter cloth mat anchored with a weighted sausage hem for scour protection. Author

Author(s):
Dewall, A. E.
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0057

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-MP-83-4
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Underwater structures, *Soil erosion, Offshore structures, Reinforced concrete, Ocean bottom, Ocean currents, Inshore areas, Protective coverings, Mats, Textiles
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Civil Engineering
Keyword(s):
Footings, Scour
Report Date:
1983 Oct 01