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Weir Uplift Pressure Analysis Guide

The project involves calculating uplift pressure at key points of a weir and determining the exit gradient based on given dimensions and slopes. Specific parameters such as pond level, crest level, and floor thickness are provided, along with formulas for slopes based on student roll numbers. Additionally, the project requires plotting the hydraulic gradient line and assessing the stability of the floor against uplift forces and piping failures using specified safety factors.

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Weir Uplift Pressure Analysis Guide

The project involves calculating uplift pressure at key points of a weir and determining the exit gradient based on given dimensions and slopes. Specific parameters such as pond level, crest level, and floor thickness are provided, along with formulas for slopes based on student roll numbers. Additionally, the project requires plotting the hydraulic gradient line and assessing the stability of the floor against uplift forces and piping failures using specified safety factors.

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Department of Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur


CE 462A Hydraulic and Hydrologic Design (2023-24-II)

Project 3
Obtain the uplift pressure at the key points of the weir shown and the exit gradient. Various levels
are shown in the figure (e.g., Pond level of 110 m, Crest level of 103 m, Bottom of crest at 101 m,
etc.). The upstream horizontal floor is 15 m long, horizontal crest width is 3 m and the downstream
horizontal floor is 45 m long. The floor thickness is 2 m at the crest, 1 m for the horizontal floors, and
varies linearly over the sloping glacis, as shown. The bottom of the sloping glacis has an upward
slope of uH:1V on the upstream side and a downward slope of dH:1V on the downstream side, as
shown (u and d depend on your roll no. and are given as 𝑢 2.5 0.001𝑁 and 𝑑 3.5 0.001𝑁,
where N is the number formed by the last three digits of your roll no.). All piles are located at a
distance of 0.5 m from the respective corners. Plot the hydraulic gradient line and check the stability
of the floor against uplift forces and piping (use a factor of safety of 5 for piping failure and 1.33 for
rupture due to uplift forces).

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