## Abstract Quantitative prediction of the erodibility of muds and mudβsand mixtures is, at present, seldom possible without resorting to direct measurements, preferably in situ. A variety of devices and protocols have been developed for erosion testing, but a considerable degree of uncertainty rem
Uncertainty in experimental techniques for measuring sediment erodability
β Scribed by Richard A Jepsen
- Publisher
- Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 187 KB
- Volume
- 2
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1551-3777
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
There are many experimental methods currently utilized to measure sediment erodability and stability. When utilizing any of the available methods or devices to characterize erodability, one must understand the inherent uncertainty associated with each technique in relation to the application or expected measurement need. In addition, while some uncertainties are unique to a particular measurement device or technique, other uncertainties arise from variation in sediment conditions or properties. Several widely used devices and techniques are discussed with respect to their uncertainties and applicability for certain measurements. Finally, suggestions will be made on how to reduce uncertainty and manage it in model development.
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
A full-scale, laboratory building section at Silsoe Research Institute was adapted to simulate cross-ventilating air#ow patterns representative of those that develop in naturally ventilated, intensive livestock buildings. In the fully controlled, steady-state environment of the building section, the
## Abstract **Summary:** A new method for the measurement of monomer partitioning for emulsion polymerisation is presented. The method is based on measuring the partition coefficients for films cast from different latexes. Its validity was demonstrated for methyl methacrylate (MMA) and butyl acryla