Reliability Analysis of a Complex Pier Against Local Scour

Scour Detection with Monitoring Methods and Machine Learning Algorithms—A Critical Review

“…Since the accuracy of the deterministic models is highly dependent on the input, these might lead to over or underestimation of scour. Probabilistic scour models investigate the probability of structural failure under scour [24][25][26][27][28]. The limit state function is defined as the residual resistance of the structure after load effects are compensated; where load, resistance, and therefore limit state function are dependent on random variables [28].…”

“…Simultaneous gradual increments of flow variability and the mean of the flow resulted in the greatest scour depth predictions. Another study investigated scour around a complex bridge pier and adopted a reliability analysis with an optimization method with a semi-probabilistic design [25]. Using this method, these researchers developed a safety factor to reach the desired safety level of the foundation design.…”