Bridge Piers
Product Code : LSK-FM-10443
Bridge Piers (SKU LSK-FM-10443) is a set of model piers for observing how a bridge obstructs a channel: the flow speeds up between the piers, the streamlines curve around them and the stream bed scours. With four differently profiled piers, students compare shapes directly. The set suits river and hydraulic engineering practicals in civil engineering degrees and diplomas. It is manufactured by Science Lab Supplies at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, which quotes and dispatches it itself to colleges, contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The set consists of four bridge piers, each with a different profile, and a pair of sediment walls. The sediment walls hold a sediment bed around the piers, so the scouring of the stream bed can be seen alongside the rise in velocity and the curvature of the streamlines between the piers.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-FM-10443 |
| Bridge piers | 4, differently profiled |
| Sediment walls | 1 pair |
| Observations | Increased flow velocity, streamline curvature between piers, stream bed scour |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Bridge Piers
Students place the piers in the channel, run the flow and observe how each profile changes the velocity and streamline pattern between the piers and how quickly the bed scours around them. Comparing profiles shows why pier shape matters in bridge design and river training works.
- B.Tech / B.E. civil engineering: flow constriction and afflux at bridge openings.
- Local scour around piers of different profiles.
- Diploma river engineering: streamline curvature and velocity between piers.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each set comprises four differently profiled bridge piers and a pair of sediment walls. The flow channel, its water supply and the sediment used for the bed are not part of this item; optional accessories are listed on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Quotations are prepared for a single pier set or for several, each setting out packing, delivery time and price for the quantity asked. Sediment and bed models, or other engineering lab equipment in India from the range, can go on the same quotation.
Science Lab Supplies has an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru and Egypt. Ask for a price through the enquiry cart or the contact page; procurement officers can refer to the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pier shapes are in the set?
Four, each differently profiled, so students can compare how pier shape affects velocity, streamline curvature and scour under the same flow.
What are the sediment walls for?
The pair of sediment walls contains a sediment bed around the piers, allowing the scouring of the stream bed to be observed during the experiment.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
The piers and sediment walls are made by Science Lab Supplies at its Saha, Ambala factory in India. There is no trader involved; the factory prepares your quotation.
Is sediment supplied with the set?
The set covers the four piers and the pair of sediment walls. Please confirm your sediment and channel details on the contact page so the quotation matches your setup.
Related River Engineering Models
Pier studies link closely to bed roughness, sediment transport and channel structures. These four Fluid Mechanics items extend a bridge pier practical into a fuller river engineering course in the same channel.
- Roughened Beds - Gravel — weighted gravel flume beds for flow over rough beds.
- Sediment Loop — replenishes sediment in the channel by pumping it upstream.
- Culvert — circular and rectangular culverts for open and orifice flow.
- Wave Generator and Beach — wave dissipation on a beach model.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
