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Scour holes in heterogeneous subsoil

A numerical study on hydrodynamic processes in the development of the scour holes

In the densely populated Rhine-Meuse Delta in the Netherlands, deep scour holes develop very suddenly. The holes may form a potential risk for the stability of surrounding riverbanks, dikes, bridges, tunnels and buildings, risking flooding of the hinterland. Approximately 40% of ...