Development of Three-Dimensional Scour below Pipelines in Regular Waves

The three-dimensional scour beneath a partially-buried pipeline in regular waves was visualized using a miniature camera installed in a transparent pipeline. The scour mechanism was analyzed based on the results. Scour development was observed to start at the upstream edge of the span shoulder when...

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Published in:	Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Main Authors:	Yehui Zhu, Liquan Xie, Tsunming Wong, Tsung-Chow Su
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Subjects:	pipeline scour three-dimensional scour scour propagation rate regular waves Keulegan–Carpenter number (<i>KC</i> number)
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/124