Scour monitoring of underwater foundations using abrupt changes in cooling rate

Key Points

• Scour monitoring can effectively be conducted by observing abrupt changes in cooling rate around underwater foundations, enhancing detection.
• Key evidence shows that changes in cooling rate correlate with scour levels, indicating potential vulnerabilities in marine structures.
• Analysis focused on using thermal analysis to examine cooling rates in real-time for underwater foundation assessment.
• Supports the need for innovative monitoring techniques in marine environments to ensure the integrity of underwater structures.