Rock Scour Due to Falling High-Velocity Jets

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the newest and best in the field of rock scour assessment due to falling high-velocity jets. It comprises the papers of a workshop organized to bring together engineers and scientists from all over the world to promote the exchange of knowledge on the complexities of the hydrodynamic-geotechnical scour problem. The workshop covered topics ranging from physical modelling to jet aeration and air entrainment in plunge pools as well as numerical modelling and protection measures. Some interesting case studies from around the world are also presented. This book is the first to bring together practical experience and theoretical understanding related to the latest scour evacuation methods. It will enhance future research and design activities as well as helping to improve safety of hydraulic structures and dams.

List of contents

Preface, Organization, Introductory lecture, Case studies and prototype observations of scour, Physical modeling and scale effects, Jet aeration and jet air entrainment in plunge pools, Time-scale effects, break-up resistance and hydraulic-mechanical interaction, Numerical modeling of rock scour, History of energy dissipators, Author Index

About the author

A.J. Schleiss, E. Bollaert

Product details

• Assisted by: E. Bollaert (Editor), A J Schleiss (Editor), A. J. Schleiss (Editor), A.J. Schleiss (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9789058095183
• ISBN: 978-90-5809-518-3
• No. of pages: 276
• Weight: 635 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Hydraulics, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Geology & The Lithosphere, Hydraulics & pneumatics, Hydraulics / Pneumatics