Introduction

This book comprises chapters on scour and erosion related issues. It is an outcome of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Technical Committee 213 Workshop on Scour and Erosion that was held on December 16, 2020.

The ISSMGE TC213 Workshop was attended by 368 participants from 12 different countries worldwide.

Contents and Focus

The contents of this book reflect recent advances in the mechanics and countermeasures of scour and erosion, including coastal protection, erosion control, etc.

Covering practical issues of geotechnical engineering with academic and research inputs, this volume will be a useful reference for academia and industry alike.