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Development of an experimental research
program into backward erosion piping
Allan, RJ; Douglas, KJ; Peirson, WL
2015

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Title
Development of an experimental research program into backward erosion piping
Author/Creator/
Curator
Allan, RJ
Douglas, KJ
Peirson, WL
Abstract
This paper introduces an experimentally based study into backward erosion
piping. The motivations for and aims of the study are outlined and the
experimental setup and procedures are described. Experimental challenges are
highlighted and innovative methods to overcome them presented. New
experimental techniquespresented include: a constant head tank capable of
providing continuous head variation between 0.3 to 4.0m in 5mm increments;
measurement of water velocity in inaccessible, small sand channels; preventing
bio-clogging from interfering with the backward erosion process; and drying large
quantities of sand in an inexpensive, time efficient manner. An account of
experiment observations is given which groups the backward erosion process into
5 stages: fluidisation, tip progression, equilibrium, forward deepening and failure.
Initial results are provided and compared to similar testing from other researchers
to demonstrate repeatability and accuracy of the experimental setup and
procedure. An outline of the intended future experiments is given including major
test groups and their respective objectives and variables.
Faculty and School
Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering staff
Subjects
backward erosion
piping
experiments
sand
Resource Type
Conference_Proceeding
Date
2015
Publication details
Scour and Erosion. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Scour and
Erosion; pp. 249 - 255; 9781138027329 (ISBN)
Event
7th International Conference on Scour and Erosion; Start: 2014-12-02; End: 2014-
12-04; The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Publisher
CRC Press/Balkema
Editor/Creator/Curator
Cheng, L; Draper, S; An, H
Language
English
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http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/unsworks_12974
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CORPORATION
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Funder ref. no. - LP110100389, Funding agency - NSW DAMS SAFETY
COMMITTEE
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Funder ref. no. - LP110100389, Funding agency - SUNWATER LIMITED
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AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL
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agency - ELFORSK AB
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