Pier Scour Type Option
There are two methodologies available in ABSCOUR 10 for the evaluation of pier scour:
(1) The FHWA methods as described in HEC-18, Fifth Edition, 2012 which is available for use in all of the options listed below, and
(2) The Florida Method, also described in HEC-18, Fifth Edition, 2012. The HEC-18 pier scour methodologies are also described in the
ABSCOUR 10 Users Manual (Appendices to Chapter 11) which is a part of the Office of Structures H&H Manual. The Florida method should be
used only for cases where the pier footing/pilecap is not exposed.
Available pier scour type options are