Analysis of Spillway Failures by Uplift Pressure

by Thomas E. Hepler, US Bureau of Reclamation, United States,
Perry L. Johnson, US Bureau of Reclamation, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Soil Properties Evaluation from Centrifugal Models and Field Performance

Abstract:

Results of a model study to evaluate the development of uplift pressures beneath concrete chutes are presented. Two spillway failures are described to support the study results. Common design features to control or prevent uplift pressure development are provided.

Subject Headings: Hydraulic design | Uplifting behavior | Failure analysis | Spillways | Hydraulic structures | Hydraulic models | Forensic engineering

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