The Effects of Permeable, Impermeable and Bandal-like Spur-dike Angel On Geometric Dimensions of Scouring In Submerged Conditions

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the scouring hole geometric dimensions for three kinds of spur-dike: permeable, impermeable and bandal-like for submerged conditions by conducting a set of experimental tests. Bandal-like is made by combining permeable and impermeable spur-dikes.Experimental tests were carried out in a straight flume at a constant structure height equal to 12cm and three angels equal to 60, 90, 120 degrees at a constant flow condition (Fr=0.24 , y=16cm). Results were presented as bed topography, depth, length and width of scour hole. It was found that the ratio of maximum scour to flow depth occurs at 90, 120, 120 degrees for impermeable, permeable and bandal-like spur dike, respectively. Permeable part of bandal-like was found to be effective in decreasing the ratio of maximum scour depth to flow depth and the ratio of scour width to flow depth. The ratio of maximum and minimum scour width to flow depth occurs at 60 and 90 degrees, respectively for three kinds of spur-dikes. The ratio of maximum scour length to flow depth in impermeable, permeable and bandal-like occurs at 90, 60 and 60 degrees, respectively. Impermeable part of bandal-like was found to be effective in increasing the ratio of maximum scour length to flow depth.

Keywords

• bandal-like spur-dike
• permeable spur-dike
• impermeable spur-dike
• the angel of structure
• scour hole
• submerged condition