Riprap protection of propeller-induced scour at quay structures

• Main Author: Ang, Gina Kia Min
• Other Authors: Chiew Yee Meng
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2021
• Subjects: Engineering::Civil engineering::Water resources
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/149242
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The increasing global trade demands have led to a scaling up of ship dimensions and engine power in recent years. The higher flow velocities from propeller jets have consequently caused greater erosion of the seabed, leading to structural instability and potential failure in berthing structures. Des...