Scour holes in heterogeneous subsoil: A numerical study on hydrodynamical processes in the development of the scour holes

In the Rhine-Meuse Delta in the Netherlands, deep scour holes can develop very suddenly. The holes may form a potential risk for the stability of surrounding riverbanks, dikes, bridges, tunnels and buildings. A scour hole can mostly be the result of two conditions: local changes in hydrodynamical conditions or local changes in erosive capacity...

Scour holes in heterogeneous subsoil: An experimental study to improve knowledge of the development of scour holes in heterogeneous subsoil

In the Rhine-Meuse delta many scour holes are present. These scour holes form a potential risk on the surrounding bridges, levees, weirs, dikes and tunnels. In general, scour holes can develop when there is a local change in hydrodynamic conditions or erosive capacity. Extensive research has been done in the past on scour holes close to...