Which outcome increases scouring around bridge pillars when sediment transport changes?

💡 Explanation

Increased boundary layer separation causes higher shear stress due to stronger eddy currents, making the sediments more susceptible to being swept away because separated flow concentrates erosion. Therefore scouring increases, rather than lower erosion velocities dominating preventing localized erosion.

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