Rock Scour Due to Falling High-Velocity Jets [Hardcover]

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.

This work discusses the state of the art in the field of rock scour assessment due to falling high-velocity jets. It covers topics such as: physical modelling; prototype observations; and numerical modelling and protection measures.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 IndexUS? 2002 Swets & Zeitlinger B.V., Lisse, The Netherlands