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Numerical Study of Debris Impact on Okitsuru Bridge during Flood Events

Miao Yu, Tomonori Nagayama, Di Su

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Abstract

This study employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to investigate the effect of debris accumulation on the Okitsuru Bridge during flood events. Findings indicate that debris significantly amplifies lift and drag forces, with peak lift force escalating by 27% and substantial increases in drag force observed. These results underscore the considerable influence of debris on hydraulic forces during floods, raising the potential for structural damage.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
EventThe 3rd ZHITU Symposium on Advances in Civil Engineering - University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 20 Aug 202422 Aug 2024
https://bridge.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/zhitu/index.html

Conference

ConferenceThe 3rd ZHITU Symposium on Advances in Civil Engineering
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period20/08/2422/08/24
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