
SPUR DIKES - extranet.vdot.state.va.us
Spur dikes are stone spurs that extend into the stream from the bank to minimize erosion by forcing flow away from the bank. Two to five structures are typically placed in series along …
Dikes - United States Army
Dikes, sometimes referred to as wing dams or spur dikes, are structures placed in a river to redirect the river's own energy to provide a variety of effects. The structures are usually...
Effects of Spur Dikes on Water Flow Diversity and Fish Aggregation - MDPI
2019年8月31日 · As a typical waterway modification, the spur dike narrows the water cross section, which increases the flow velocity and flushes the riverbed. Meanwhile, it also protects …
Study of Scour and Flow Patterns around Triangular-Shaped Spur Dikes
2020年8月24日 · As hydraulic structures, spur dikes are constructed perpendicularly to erodible river banks in an attempt to divert the flow toward the middle of the channel as a measure for …
Full article: Experimental study on the optimal spur dike shape …
2024年2月29日 · Each experimental setup for a specific shape of spur dike consisted of three spur dikes arranged in series, creating a field of spur dikes within the test section. While …
A state-of-the-art review of normal and extreme flow interaction …
2024年5月3日 · River protection structures, especially spur dikes, play a vital role in the hydrodynamic and morphological changes in a river system. Since the earliest days, …
Spur Dikes Design and Requirements in Geometry
Spur dikes (or groynes) are structures constructed projecting from a bank to protect the bank from erosion. These are widely used for the purpose of river training and serve one or more of the …
Flow behaviour concerning bank stability in the presence of spur dike ...
2022年12月9日 · Spurs dikes are a significant river training structure provided along the river bank to protect from erosion. Several aspects related to spur dikes, such as their geometry, physical …
Experimental and numerical study on the flow characteristics …
2023年5月1日 · The rectangular in-stream structures attached to channel banks, known as spur dikes or groynes, have been widely employed for the protection of river bank erosion. Spur …
Velocity Field and Turbulence Structure around Spur Dikes …
2021年5月10日 · Spur dikes are well-known structures that are widely used in rivers and coastal regions. Depending on their types, sizes, and orientation angles, spur dikes can substantially …