Manual on scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures - supplementary guide (SP171)

This supplement to C742 Manual on scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures, second edition (Kirby et al, 2015) captures additional knowledge since the guide was published in 2015.

It draws on a literature review, engagement with industry and recent experience.

Major UK asset owners, industry practitioners and academics were contacted to investigate and collate experience and to identify potential case studies.

Information gathered in this supplement focused on experience from an operational context, and the state and maturity of current UK research aimed at producing future tools or improved techniques.