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Comparison with scale model tests and field data<br />

50<br />

computed<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

DH polynome fit<br />

Bridge corr<br />

GPK with MR<br />

Odgaard 1984<br />

miles 144-188<br />

10<br />

Odgaard 1981/82<br />

miles 188-189<br />

0<br />

0 10 20 30 40 50<br />

measured<br />

Figure 7.19: Comparison between measured field data and computed maximum scour depth (Sacramento River)<br />

The comparison of the field data with the computed results (equations 7.31: polynome fit,<br />

7.63: GPKernel and 7.7: modified Bridge) shows in general an acceptable agreement for Odgaard<br />

& Kennedy’s (1982) data set. The modified equation of Bridge shows a systematic overestimation<br />

of the scour, whereas the polynomial function, developed in the present study underestimates the<br />

scour in the test reach. This might be due to the much finer grain size distribution of the bed<br />

material. Compared to the modified scour formula of Bridge, the computed scour depth is<br />

reduced by 25 to 35% which is the same order of magnitude as observed in the laboratory tests<br />

performed in this study.<br />

<strong>EPFL</strong> Ph.D thesis 2632 - Daniel S. Hersberger November 9, 2002 / page 187

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