| Title | Scour Related Vermont Bridge Damage from Tropical Storm Irene |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper and Presentation |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Anderson, I, Dewoolkar, MM, Rizzo, DM, Huston, DR |
| Conference Name | Structures Congress 2014 |
| Date Published | 2014/04 |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Conference Location | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| ISBN Number | 978-0-7844-1335-7 |
| Abstract | Tropical Storm Irene swept through Vermont with 100-200 mm (4-8 inches) of rain, causing intensive flooding in the Southern and Central regions. Over 300 bridges suffered damage or failed as a result of heavy rains. Resources from the Vermont Agency of Transportation, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and Vermont Regional Planning Commission were joined to create a comprehensive bridge database. The database combines the stream characteristics and Irene damage along with the bridge attributes into a common resource that can be used for analysis. The examination of affected bridges showed scour as the dominant mode of damage from Irene. Bridges damaged tended to have floodplain contraction, and spans incapable of passing flood flows. Flow constriction and floodplain blockage were key indications of poor performance. Read More: http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784413357.046 |
| DOI | 10.1061/9780784413357.046 |
| Refereed Designation | Non-Refereed |
Scour Related Vermont Bridge Damage from Tropical Storm Irene
Status:
Published
Attributable Grant:
RACC
Grant Year:
Year3