Impacts of multi-gate regulator operation modes on local scour downstream

What is it about?

Inadequate operation of regulator gates may lead to severe scour in the downstream that could lead to structural failure. Different configurations of regulator gates were studied to investigate their impacts on bed configuration in the downstream through an experimental model.

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Why is it important?

Regulators are widely used in controlling and measuring the flows in canals and rivers. In practice, the inadequate operation of the gates could impact the stability of the structure and could lead to structural failure through severe scour patterns. It is important to study the scour patterns results from such operation mode, that could help the operator to avoid the most dangerous operation modes, especially during emergency and maintenance cases.