• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.1349-1356
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• 1994

The results of laboratory experiments on the clear-water scour of cohesionless bed sediment for three types of pier shape were presented. According to the experimental data, the local scouring around the pier was initiated at $V/V_c=0.4{\sim}0.5$ and $Fr_p{\fallingdotseq}0.2$, and the relative local scour depths linearly increased with respect to the velocity ratio and the pier Froude number. The relative scour depth had the linear relationship with ${\tau}_r$ for ${\tau}_r$ < $10^{-4}$, but it tends to become constant for ${\tau}_r$ > $10^{-4}$, irrespective of ${\tau}_r$. And also the relative scour depths showed the close relationship with both the geometric standard deviation and the pier shape.

• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.43-58
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• 2021

In the present work, a 3D numerical model is proposed to study local scouring around single vertical piers with different cross-section shapes under steady-current flow. The model solves the flow field and sediment transport processes using a coupled approach. The flow field is obtained by solving the Unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations in combination with the k-ω SST turbulence closure model and the sediment transport is considered using both bedload and suspended load models. The proposed model is validated against the empirical measurements of local scour around single vertical piers with circular, square, and diamond cross-section shapes obtained from the literature. The measurement of scour depth in equilibrium condition for the simulations reveal the differences of 4.6%, 6.7% and 13.1% from the experimental measurements for the circular, square, and diamond pier cases, respectively. The model displayed a remarkable performance in the prediction of scour around circular and square piers where horseshoe vortices (HSVs) have a leading impact on scour progression. On the other hand, the maximum deviation was found in the case of the diamond pier where HSVs are weak and have minimum impact on the formation of local scour. Overall, the results confirm that the prediction capability of the present model is almost independent of the strength of the formed HSVs and pier cross-section shapes.

• Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.482-488
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• 2011

Seadike is a coastal structure constructed in the rear region of the foreshore to maximize its usability by preventing direct effect of wave. The expected construction field is determined under the design wave and tidal condition where minor wave overtopping is anticipated. Thus, the location of seadike is generally fixed at the highest site of the surrounding area with seadike crest height controlling the permissible range of wave overtopping volume. But a lot of times, frontal sand beach of the seadike continuously deforms due to incident waves, resulting failure in maintaining its initial slope. The erosion and deposition of the seadike front cause changes in the crest height and volume of wave overtopping and decrease in the setting depth of the seadike, which endangers seadike region as a result. In this study, the relation of local scouring and setting depth of the seadike front in the run-up region is examined by using 2D hydraulic model tests and numerical simulations by modified SBEACH model. As a result, the study learned that if appropriate boundary condition is applied to the modified SBEACH model, it is possible to create practical estimations on the local scouring at the seadike foot when erosive waves flow into the region.

• Journal of Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.176-185
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• 2003

In order to ensure that submarine pipelines are stable and functional during their project lives, attention must be paid to possibility of their local scouring. When a pipeline is placed on an erodible bed, scour will develop and cause the spanning of the pipeline. U they were destroyed partially or fully, it might cause enormous restoration expenses and contamination of sea water. This paper aims at examining the characteristics of the scour End the prediction of the local scour depths around the submarine pipelines. The pipelines on the model beach with the uniform slope are placed, and the local scour depths around the pipelines are obtained according to the various wave steepnesses. Using the experimental results, some parameters needed for analyses are calculated. Finally, empirical equations of the scour depth around the pipelines are suggested through the correlation analyses between the rotative scour depth. the KC number and Modified Ursell number.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.287-292
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• 1998

The phenomena of local scour due to a current from a seadike closure gap which is protected by rock, then on to an erodible bed, have been studied. Based on the data of hydraulic model test, the scour characteristics have been investigated for the variation of maximum scour depth with time until reaching equilibrium stage and the shape of ultimate scour hole. A brief evaluation of DHL formula for the relationship between maximum scouring depth and time and a dimensionless form leading to time-scale introduced. On the basis of DHL formula, modified DHL formula denoted DHL-RDC formula is extend to the range of estimation of scour depth compared to DHL formula verified by model test.

• International Journal of Ocean System Engineering
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.71-81
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• 2012

Several methods have been proposed to control the sedimentation process. These include catchment management, flushing, sluicing, density current venting, and dredging. Flushing is used to erode previously deposited sediments. In pressurized flushing, the sediment in the vicinity of the outlet openings is scoured and a funnel shaped crater is created. In this study, the effect of localized vibrations in the sediment layers on the dimensions of the flushing cone was investigated experimentally. For this purpose, experiments were carried out with two bottom outlet diameters, five discharge releases for each desired water depth, and one water depth above the center of the bottom outlets. The results indicate that the volume and dimensions of the flushing cone are strongly affected by localized vibrations.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.24 no.11
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• pp.17-24
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• 2008

It is known that scour at bridge piers is one of the leading causes of bridge failure. However, the mechanism of flow around a pier structure is so complicated that it is difficult to establish a general empirical model to provide accurate estimation for scour. Especially, each of the proposed empirical formula yields good results for a particular data set but can't show reliable predictability for various scouring data set. In this study, an alternative approach, that is, artificial neural networks (ANN), is proposed to estimate the local scour depth with numerous field data base. The local scour depth was modeled as a function of seven variables; pier shape, pier width, pier length, skew angle, stream velocity, water depth, $D_{50}$. 426 field data were used for the training and testing of ANN model. The predicted results showed that the neural network could provide a better alternative to the empirical equations.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.139-147
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• 1997

Sediment transport around artificial habitat which is induced by the change ol flow due to installation of the structure plays a role not only as a defect function of subsidence and burial but also bottom-environment control function. This study examined the characteristics of local scouring and deposition with sediment sizes, current velocities and installation direction of artificial habitat in flow field. Resultant subsidence and burial processes are investigated and discussed with Reynolds number. Together with sediment number and dimensionless time elapse, prediction formulas are established by combining these relationships. Bottom control function as cultivating effects is discussed with installation direction, and applicability of countermeasures is compared and stone pavement method is recommended.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.388-392
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 고정하상 직하류부에서 발생하는 국부세굴현상을 분석하기 위해서 이동상 수리실험을 수행하였다. 순환식 유량공급이 가능한 개수로 실험장치에 아크릴로 제작된 사각형 모형을 설치하고 하류에 균일한 입경의 모래를 설치하여 다양한 수리조건과 시간변화에 따른 하상고의 변화를 측정하였다. 그리고 측정된 하상고 자료로부터 시간별 최대세굴심의 크기를 산정하여 분석하였다. 그 결과 세굴심의 상류부 경사는 일정한 값으로 유지되었고, 최대세굴심과 세굴공 길이, 최대세굴심 발생거리는 시간변화에 따라 증가폭이 점차적으로 감소하였다. 또한 세굴심의 시간변화식의 기울기와 경계지점에서의 수심평균 상대난류강도값과의 관계를 분석하였다. 세굴공 내에서는 하상근처에서 후류가 발생하고, 수심방향으로 유속편차가 극심하게 증가하는 분리전단층이 발생하였다. 본 연구에서 분석된 최대세굴심의 시간적 변화양상과 세굴심 내부에서 발생하는 흐름 및 난류강도 분포특성을 보다 면밀히 분석하여 세굴심의 발달에 영향을 미치는 인자를 이용하여 향후 적절한 세굴심의 예측식을 개발할 수 있고, 최대세굴심을 저감할 수 있는 방안을 제안할 수 있다.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.34 no.6
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• pp.713-719
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• 2001

The aim of this study is to check the application criteria of the conventional techniques and clarify the effects of breaker depth, seabed conditions on the stability in relation to the effects of uncertainty of storm duration and directional irregular waves. The typical damage modes were divided by the direct wave force on the armor unit and by the local scouring around the toe of a breakwater head by the model experiments. The destruction modes are defined, and some criteria on the damage modes and scouring/deposition at the toe of a breakwater head in relating the wave-bottom-structural conditions can be checked using the multi-directonal irregular wave generator system. According to the results, it is emphasized that the 3-D effects on the stability should be analyzed in the design of multi-purpose/function coastal structures in consideration of the evaluation of spatial variation of damage modes and hydraulic characteristics as well as the wave distribution along the structures.