Developments in assessing and managing the effects of scour
This event will highlight developments in identifying, assessing, managing and mitigating the effect of scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures.
Ticket information
This event is free for CIRIA Core, Associate and Network members.
This event costs £75 + VAT for all other delegates.
When?
Tuesday 14 April 2015, 10:00 to 13:00 (registration from 9:30).
Overview
Structures built in or near rivers and other channels can be vulnerable to scour around their foundations. If the depth of scour becomes significant, the stability of the foundations may be endangered, with a consequent risk to the structure of damage or failure. The factors influencing the development of scour are complex and vary according to the type of structure.
Scour is not a new phenomenon but the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (at least in part as a consequence of climate change) over the past 10 years has acted as a salient reminder as to the vulnerability of aged infrastructure assets and that the design basis for more newly constructed works may not be as robust as intended.
This second edition of Manual on scour at bridges and other hydraulic structures C742, originally published in 2002, reflects significant advances in the understanding of scour through recent research and improved experience and practices. The result is a substantial overhaul of the original edition. Emphasis has also been placed on providing specific guidance within the contexts, regulations and legislation of the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and Ireland. It is relevant to scour problems in the UK and worldwide, affecting both new and existing structures.
This event to launch the second edition will feature presentations from the research contractor consortium led by Mott MacDonald Ltd in association with JBA Consulting and HR Wallingford Ltd who carried out the update.
This event will examine key updates including:
- up to date, practical and detailed technical guidance for hydraulic engineers, bridge engineers and bridge owners / maintainers
- enabling the effective management of river and estuarine based assets
- guidance in the context of prevailing and projected climatic conditions
- informative case histories on scour protection measures and the damage that can result from adverse impacts.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at engineers and asset managers engaged in
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures in
the water environment.
CPD
This event has a value of 3 hours towards your CPD. Certificates will be sent to delegates following completion.
Programme
09.30 Registration and refreshments
10.00 Welcome and introduction
John Lane, Structures Engineer, RSSB
10.05 Managing scour risk: a strategic context
John Dora, Climate Change Adaptation Consultant to RSSB
10.15 Setting the scene – why was the Manual updated?
Philip Charles, Project Manager, CIRIA
10.25 The scour Manual – what’s changed since 2002?
Andrew Kirby, Principal River Engineer, Mott MacDonald
Dr Marta Roca, Principal Engineer, Flood Management, HR Wallingford
Dr Amanda Kitchen, Principal Engineer, JBA Consulting
Manuela Escarameia, Principal Engineer, HR Wallingford
11.55 Dealing with scour in practice
Steve Raine, Principal Engineer, Devon County Council
12.15 Q&A Panel
12.50 Summary
John Lane, Structures Engineer, RSSB
13.00 Close and networking lunch
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Where?
CIRIA, Griffin Court, 15 Long Lane EC1A 9PN
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Booking
If you are unable to book online, please contact Patrick Williams on 0207 549 3308
0207 549 3308 or return the booking form by post or fax.