Assessment of the Automation Algorithm for TDR Bridge - Ohio ...
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2.1 Motivation <strong>for</strong> Scour Instrumentation<br />
(cont.)<br />
• Challenges <strong>for</strong> scour monitoring instrumentations<br />
• Criteria <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> instrumentation<br />
Mandatory Criteria<br />
•Capability <strong>for</strong> installation on or near a bridge pier<br />
or abutment<br />
•Ability to measure maximum scour depth within<br />
an accuracy <strong>of</strong> 0.3 m (1 ft)<br />
•Ability to obtain scour depth readings from above<br />
<strong>the</strong> water or from a remote site<br />
•Operable during storm and flood conditions<br />
Site conditions that cause<br />
interference or damage to<br />
<strong>the</strong> fixed scour monitoring<br />
systems (Hunt 2005)<br />
Desirable Criteria<br />
•Capability to be installed on most existing<br />
bridges or during construction <strong>of</strong> new bridges<br />
•Capability to operate in a range <strong>of</strong> flow<br />
conditions<br />
•Capability to withstand ice and debris<br />
•Vandal resistant<br />
•Operable and maintainable by highway<br />
maintenance personnel<br />
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