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Modeling Materials for Protecting Earth Weirs

by Ahmed M. El-Khashab, King Faisal Univ, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia,
Otto J. Helweg, King Faisal Univ, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia,
Abdulla Al-Besher, King Faisal Univ, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract:

This paper reports laboratory experiments on various materials used to protect earth weirs. Dumped rock, gabion mattresses, and shaped blocks on a gravel layer were subjected to high velocity discharges. The downstream slope varied from 1:5 to 1:30. Shaped blocks proved to be the most durable, but tipped rock may be more economical.

Subject Headings: Weirs | Rocks | Material tests | Material failures | Material durability | Soil structures | Laboratory tests

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