Author(s)

R.C. McGregor & A.M. Ferguson

Abstract

On the limitation of erosion of the canal and river banks by inland waterways vessels R.C. McGregor* & A.M. Ferguson* "Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK ^OSTEC Navigation Ltd, Cardross, Strathclyde, UK ABSTRACT This paper describes model tests and fullscale measurements to recommend improved design of canal vessels to reduce the energy transfer between canal craft and the bottom and banks of canals and rivers, particularly the narrow canals of Britain. The nature of the environmental problem and the application to other craft in other waterways is discussed. INTRODUCTION Appreciable damage is done to river and canal banks by the passage of boats. This has been a cause of concern to those authorities responsible for many years. Significant articles on this have appeared: [1] describing early stages of the OSTEC / BWB study, [2] dealing with a displacement ducted vessel and [3] reporting on a BMT / Norfolk Broads in

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