Scour Monitoring of Indiana Streams

Authors

Dennis A. LynFollow
Thomas J. Cooper
Yong-Kon Yi
Rahul N. Sinha
A. Ramachandra RaoFollow

Recommended Citation

Lyn, D. A., T. J. Cooper, Y. Yi, R. N. Sinha, and A. R. Rao. Scour Monitoring of Indiana Streams. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2002/08. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2002. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313308

DOI

10.5703/1288284313308

Abstract

The project examines the survivability and reliability of fixed-in-place continuous scour monitors for possible use in Indiana streams. The report considers primarily the experience with a sonar device at the US52 crossing of the Wabash River. Although very large flow events did not occur over the project period, the device has survived a number of smaller events, and has operated continuously without failure due to physical damage. Further, the data obtained, after appropriate processing, were examined for their credibility in terms of their correlation with a hydrologic parameter, the stage. A reasonably strong correlation was found, suggesting that the recorded data from the sonar monitor are a reliable indicator of scour (and fill). Recommendations are given regarding the applicability of the various different types of scour monitoring devices.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2002/08

Keywords

bridge pier scour, scour monitoring, sonar scour monitor, SPR-2488

SPR Number

2488

Project Number

C-36-62L

File Number

9-8-12

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

2002