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Mathematical modelling of scour: A review

B. Mutlu Sumer Technical University of Denmark, MEK, Coastal, Maritime and Structural Engineering Section, Building 403, DK-2800, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Pages 723-735 | Received 11 Aug 2006, Published online: 26 Apr 2010

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