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ANCHOR BLOCK
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Design of an Anchor Block - Type 1

Model of Type 1 Anchor Block:
Example: Anchor block of Chandra
Jyoti MHP, Kavre
H1 = 1.8 m L = 1.0 m
w = 0.8 m Z = 0.3 m
h1 = 0.6 m h2 = 0.3 m
X = 0.5 m i = 51°
lc = 0.5 m hc = 0.4 m
α = 35° β = 35°
Pipe Diameter, d = 130 mm

Pipe Thickness, t = 4 mm
Discharge, Q = 20 lps
Gross Head, hgross = 155 m
Surge Head, hsurge = 95 m
Distance to u/s support pier, L2u = 4m

L1u = 2 m
Distance to d/s support pier, L2d = 4m
L1d = 2 m
Distance to u/s expansion joint = 30m

L4u = 30 m
Number of piers at upstream = 7
Relation Used for Area Calculation:

A1 H2L 1.10 m2
A2 1
L(H1 – H2) 0.35 m2
2
Relation Used for Centre of Gravity Calculation:
X1 1
L 0.50 m
2
X2 1
L 0.33 m
3
Relation Used for Calculating Deduction Volume Occupied by Penstock:
Vp π π
lu (du + 2t)2 + ld (dd + 2t)2 0.02 m3
4 4
Where d + 2t
Y = H1 – Z – – X tan α
2 cos α Y = 1.07 m
d + 2t
H2 = Y – (L – X)tan β + +Z H2 = 1.01 m
2 cos β
X lu = 0.61 m
lu =
cos α
L− X ld = 0.61 m
ld =
cos β
Manual for Anchor Block, Saddle Support & Machine Foundation Design Aids © 2004, Prepared By Pabitra Gurung 1
Further Design Procedure for the Block,

Total head, htotal = hgross + hsurge = 155 + 95
= 250 m
Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 – lc hc) – Vp

= 0.8 (1.10 + 0.35 – 0.5 × 0.4) – 0.02 m3
= 0.98 m3
Unit weight of concrete, ( γ concrete ) = 22 kN/m3

Weight of block, WB = V γ concrete
= 0.98 × 22
= 21.56 kN
Unit weight of concrete, ( γ steel ) = 77 kN/m3

Weight of pipe, WP = π (d + t )tγ steel
= π × 0.134 × 0.004 × 77
= 0.13 kN/m
Unit weight of concrete, ( γ water ) = 9.81 kN/m3

πd 2
Weight of water, WW = × γ water
4
π (0.13) 2
= × 9.81
4
= 0.13 kN/m
WP + WW = 0.26 kN/m
Calculation for relevant forces:

1. F1u = (WP + WW ) L1u cos α
= 0.26 × 2 × cos 35° = 0.43 kN
2. F1d = (WP + WW ) L1d cos β

= 0.26 × 2 × cos 35° = 0.43 kN
3. Frictional force per support pier:

= ± f (WP + WW ) L2u cos α
Where f = 0.6 for steel on concrete
= ± 0.6 × 0.26 × 4 × cos 35° = ± 0.51 kN per support pier
Since there are 7 support piers then,
F2u = ± 0.51 × 7 = ± 3.58 kN
Note that F2d is zero since an expansion joint is located immediately downstream of the
anchor block.
πd 2  β −α 
4. F3 = 2γ water htotal sin  
4  2 
Since, α = β = 35°, F3 = 0
5. F4u = WP L4u sin α

= 0.13 × 30 × sin 35° = 2.24 kN
Note that F4u is insignificant since a is less than 20° and could have been ignored. F4u has
been calculated here only to show how it is done. F4d is negligible since an expansion joint is
placed immediately downstream of the anchor block, i.e., L4d ˜ 0 and therefore F4d ˜ 0.
6. F5 = Ea∆Tπ (d + t )t
Since the expansion joint is installed between the blocks,
F5 =0
7. F6 = ± 100d
= ± 100 × 0.13 = ± 13 kN
8. F7 = γ water htotal π (d + t )t
F7u = 9.81 × (250 – 30 sin α ) × π × 0.134 × 0.004
= 3.85 kN
F7d = 9.81 × 250 × π × 0.134 × 0.004
= 4.13 kN
Note that as discussed earlier the resultant of these forces is insignificant.
8Q 2  β −α 
9. F8 = sin  
πd 2
 2 
Since, α = β = 35°,
F8 =0
Note that as discussed earlier, this force is insignificant.
π
= γ water htotal
(d u − d d )
2 2
10. F9
4
Since the pipe diameter does not change,
F9 =0
11. Soil force, F10

Unit weight of concrete, (?soil) = 20 kN/m3
For stiff clay and stiff sandy clay (Ø) = 30°
cos i − cos 2 i − cos 2 φ

Ka =
cos i + cos 2 i − cos 2 φ
Since, Ø = 30° is less than i = 51°, then Ka will be imaginary. So take Ka = 1
γ soil h1
2
F10 = Kaw cos i

2
But in this example,

h1 – h2 = 0.6 – 0.3 = 0.3 < 1, So F10 is insignificant, therefore F10 = 0
Resolution of forces:
α = β = 35°
Forces (kN) X – component (kN) → + Y – component (kN) ↓ +
F1u = 0.43 – F1u sin α = – 0.25 + F1u cos α = + 0.35
F1d = 0.43 – F1u sin β = – 0.25 + F1u cos β = + 0.35
± F2u cos α = ± 2.93 ± F2u sin α = ± 2.05
F2u = ± 3.58 Negative during 1expansion Negative during 1expansion
Positive during 2contraction Positive during 2contraction
F4u = 2.24 + F4u cos α = + 1.83 + F4u sin α = + 1.28
± F6 (cos α – cos β ) = 0 ± F6 (sin β – sin α ) = 0
1
F6 = ± 13 Positive during expansion Positive during 1expansion
2
Negative during contraction Negative during 2contraction
F7u = 3.85 + F7u cos α = + 3.15 + F7u sin α = + 2.21
F7d = 4.13 – F7d cos β = – 3.38 – F7d sin β = – 2.37
WB = 21.56 0 + 21.56
∑ H = – 1.83 Expansion
1
∑ V = + 21.33 1Expansion
SUM
∑ H = + 4.03 2Contraction ∑ V = + 25.43 2Contraction
Note that forces are positive in X-direction is towards the right and Y-direction downwards.
Sum of horizontal forces that act at the bend, = ∑ H − F10 x

1
Expansion case = –1.83 – 0 = – 1.83 kN ←
2
Contraction case = + 4.03 – 0 = + 4.03 kN →
Sum of vertical forces that act at the bend, = ∑ V − F10 y − WB

1
Expansion case = + 21.33 – 0 – 21.56 = – 0.23 kN ↑
2
Contraction case = + 25.43 – 0 – 21.56 = + 3.87 kN ↓
Calculate for the centre of gravity of the block from the upstream face of the block taking the
moment of mass. The effect of the pipe passing through the block is considered negligible, so need
not be calculated.
X =
∑A X i wρ concrete
i
×
∑A i wρ concrete
1.10 × 0.50 + 0.35 × 0.33 − 0.50 × 0.40 × 0.25
= = 0.49 m
1.10 + 0.35 − 0.50 × 0.40
∴ The weight of the block WB acts 0.49 m from point O.
A force diagram on the block is as shown in Figure;
Checking for Safety of the Block:

1. Checking safety against overturning
1
Expansion Case
Taking sum of moment about point O with

clockwise moments as positive:
∑ M at O,
= 21.56 × 0.49 – 1.83 × 1.07 – 0.23 × 0.50
= 8.49 kN-m
∑M 8.49
= = 0.40 m
∑V 21.33
L ∑M
e= − = 0.50 – 0.40 = 0.1
2 ∑V
L 1
eallowable = base = = 0.17
6 6
∴ e < eallowable OK
2
Contraction Case
Taking sum of moment about point O with clockwise moments as positive:

∑ M at O,
= 21.56 × 0.49 + 4.03 × 1.07 + 3.87 × 0.50
= 16.81 kN-m
∑M 16.81
= = 0.66 m
∑V 25.43
L ∑M
e= − = 0.50 – 0.66 = 0.16
2 ∑V
L 1
6 6
Since e < eallowable for both cases, the structure is safe against overturning.
2. Checking safety on bearing capacity
For stiff clay allowable bearing pressure is 200 kN/m2

1
Expansion Case
∑V  6e  21.33  6 × 0.1 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 42.66 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 × 0 .8  1 
Pbase < Pallowable OK
2
Contraction Case
∑V  6e  25.43  6 × 0.16 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 62.30 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 × 0 . 8  1 
In both cases Pbase < Pallowable = 200 kN/m2, ∴ the structure is safe against sinking.
3. Checking safety against sliding

1
Expansion Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
µ = 0.5 for concrete/masonry on soil
1.83 kN < 0.5 × 21.33 kN

1.83 kN < 10.67 kN OK
2
Contraction Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
4.03 kN < 0.5 × 25.43 kN

4.03 kN < 12.72 kN OK
Since, ∑ H < µ ∑ V in both cases the structure is safe against sliding.

∴ The anchor block is stable.
Design of an Anchor Block – Type 2

Example: Anchor block of Chandra
Jyoti MHP, Kavre
H1 = 1.3 m L = 1.0 m
w = 0.9 m Z = 0.3 m
h1 = 0.6 m h2 = 0.3 m
X = 0.6 m i = 10°
lc = 0.3 m hc = 0.2 m
α = 10° β = 35°
L1u = 2 m
L1d = 2 m
L4u = 18 m
A1 H1N 1.08 m2
A2 H2(L – N) 0.16 m2
A3 1
N(H2 + M – H1) 0.03 m2
2
A4 1
M(L – N) 0.04 m2
2
X1 1
N 0.42 m
2
X2 1
(L + N) 0.92 m
2
X3 2
N 0.55 m
3
X4 1
(L + 2N) 0.89 m
3
Vp π π
lu (du + 2t)2 + ld (dd + 2t)2 0.02 m3
4 4
Where d + 2t
Y = H1 – Z – – X tan α
2 cos α Y = 0.82 m
d + 2t
H2 = Y – (L – X)tan β + +Z H2 = 0.93 m
2 cos β
5Z d + 2t
M = Y – H2+[ + ]sin θ M = 0.44 m
3 2 cos (90 − α − θ )
5Z d + 2t
N = X +[ + ]cos θ
3 2 cos (90 − α − θ ) N = 0.83 m
1
θ = (180 – α – β ) θ = 67.5°
2
X lu = 0.61 m
lu =
cos α
L− X ld = 0.49 m
ld =
cos β

= 137 m
Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 – lc hc) – Vp

= 0.9 (1.08 + 0.16 + 0.03 + 0.04 – 0.3 × 0.2) – 0.02 m3
= 1.10 m3

= 1.10 × 22
= 24.20 kN

= π × 0.134 × 0.004 × 77
= 0.13 kN/m

πd 2
4
π (0.13) 2
= × 9.81
4
= 0.13 kN/m
WP + WW = 0.26 kN/m

= 0.26 × 2 × cos 10° = 0.51 kN

= 0.26 × 2 × cos 35° = 0.43 kN


F2u = ± 0.61 × 4 = ± 2.46 kN
anchor block.
πd 2  β −α 
4  2 
π × 0.13 2  35 − 10 
= 2 × 9.81 × 137 × sin  
4  2 
= 7.72 kN

= 0.13 × 18 × sin 10° = 0.41 kN
But F4u is insignificant since a is less than 20° and could have been ignored. ∴ F4u ˜ 0
F4d is negligible since an expansion joint is placed immediately downstream of the anchor
block, i.e., L4d ˜ 0 and therefore F4d ˜ 0
6. F5 = Ea∆Tπ (d + t )t
F5 =0
7. F6 = ± 100d
= ± 100 × 0.13 = ± 13 kN
F7u = 9.81 × (137 – 18 sin α ) × π × 0.134 × 0.004
= 2.21 kN
F7d = 9.81 × 137 × π × 0.134 × 0.004
= 2.26 kN
8Q 2  β −α 
9. F8 = sin  
πd 2
 2 
8 × 0.02 2  35 − 10 
= sin  
π × 0.13 2
 2 
= 0.01 kN
π
= γ water htotal
(d u − d d )
2 2
10. F9
4
F9 =0
11. Soil force, F10


Ka = = 0.355
cos i + cos i − cos φ
2 2
γ h
2
F10 = K a w soil 1 cos i

2
α = 10°, β = 35°
F1u = 0.51 – F1u sin α = – 0.09 + F1u cos α = + 0.50
F1d = 0.43 – F1u sin β = – 0.25 + F1u cos β = + 0.35
± F2u cos α = ± 2.42 ± F2u sin α = ± 0.43
 β +α   β +α 
F3 = 7.72 + F3 sin   = + 2.95 – F3 cos   = – 7.13
 2   2 
± F6 (cos α – cos β ) = ± 2.15 ± F6 (sin β – sin α ) = ± 5.20
1
Negative during 2contraction Negative during 2contraction
F7u = 2.21 + F7u cos α = + 2.18 + F7u sin α = + 0.38
F7d = 2.26 – F7d cos β = – 1.85 – F7d sin β = – 1.30
 β +α   β +α 
F8 = 0.01 + F8 sin  ˜ 0 – F8 cos   = – 0.01
 2   2 
WB = 24.20 0 + 24.20
∑ H = + 2.67 Expansion
1
SUM
∑ H = + 3.21 Contraction
2
∑ V = + 12.22 2Contraction

1
Expansion case = + 2.67 – 0 = + 2.67 kN →
2
1
Expansion case = + 21.76 – 0 – 24.20 = – 2.44 kN ↑
2
Contraction case = + 12.22 – 0 – 24.20 = – 11.98 kN ↑
not be calculated.
X =
∑ Ai X i × wρ concrete
∑ Ai wρ concrete
1.08 × 0.42 + 0.16 × 0.92 + 0.03 × 0.55 + 0.04 × 0.89 − 0.3 × 0.2 × 0.15
= = 0.51 m
1.08 + 0.16 + 0.03 + 0.04 − 0.3 × 0.2


1
Expansion Case

∑ M at O,
= 24.20 × 0.51+2.67 × 0.82 – 2.44 × 0.60
= 13.06 kN-m
∑M 13.06
= = 0.60 m
∑V 21.76
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.50 – 0.60¦ = 0.1
2 ∑V
L 1
6 6
2
Contraction Case

∑ M at O,
= 24.20 × 0.51+3.21 × 0.82 – 11.96 × 0.60
= 7.80 kN-m
∑M 7.80
= = 0.64 m
∑V 12.22
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.50 – 0.64¦ = 0.14
2 ∑V
L 1
6 6

1
Expansion Case
∑V  6e  21.76  6 × 0.1 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 38.68 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 × 0 .9  1 
2
Contraction Case
∑V  6e  12.22  6 × 0.14 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 24.98 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 × 0 . 9  1 

1
Expansion Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
2.67 kN < 0.5 × 21.76 kN

2.67 kN < 10.88 kN OK
2
Contraction Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
3.21 kN < 0.5 × 12.22 kN

3.21 kN < 6.11 kN OK


Example: Anchor block of Ghatta
Khola MHP, Lamjung
H1 = 1.6 m L = 1.2 m
w = 0.9 m Z = 0.3 m
h1 = 0.8 m h2 = 0.3 m
X = 0.6 m i = 36°
lc = 0.5 m hc = 0.5 m
α = 35° β = 29°
L1u = 2 m
L1d = 2 m
L4u = 30 m
A1 h0(H1 – h0) tan α 0.43 m2
1
A2 (H1 – h0)2 tan α 0.14 m2
2
A3 H2[L – (H1 – h0) tan α ] 0.82 m2
1
A4 (H1 – H2) [L – (H1 – h0)tan α ] 0.19 m2
2
1
X1 (H1 – h0) tan α 0.22 m
2
2
X2 (H1 – h0) tan α 0.30 m
3
1
X3 [L + (H1 – h0) tan α ] 0.82 m
2
1 2
X4 L + (H1 – h0) tan α 0.70 m
3 3
π π
Vp lu (du + 2t)2 + ld (dd + 2t)2 0.03 m3
4 4
Where
h0 = H1 – (2Z + d + 2t)cos α h0 = 0.96 m
2 Z + d + 2t
Y = h0 + – X tan α
2 cos α Y = 1.02 m
d + 2t
H2 = Y – (L – X)tan β + +Z
2 cos β H2 = 1.09 m
X 1
lu = – (Z + d + t)tan α
cos α 2 lu = 0.46 m
L− X
ld = ld = 0.69 m
cos β

= 208 m
Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 – lc hc) – Vp

= 0.9 (0.43 + 0.14 + 0.82 + 0.19 – 0.5 × 0.5) – 0.03 m3
= 1.17 m3

= 1.17 × 22
= 25.74 kN

= π × 0.175 × 0.005 × 77
= 0.21 kN/m

πd 2
4
π × 0.17 2
= × 9.81
4
= 0.22 kN/m
WP + WW = 0.43 kN/m

= 0.43 × 2 × cos 35° = 0.70 kN

= 0.43 × 2 × cos 29° = 0.75 kN

F2u = ± 0.85 × 7 = ± 5.95 kN
anchor block.
πd 2  β −α 
4  2 
π × 0.17 2  29 − 35 
= 2 × 9.81 × 208 × × sin  
4  2 
= – 4.85 kN
5. F4u = WP L4u sin α = 0.21 × 30 × sin 35° = 3.61 kN

6. F5 = Ea∆Tπ (d + t )t
F5 =0
7. F6 = ± 100d = ± 100 × 0.17 = ± 17 kN
F7u = 9.81 × (208 – 30 sin α ) × π × 0.175 × 0.005
= 5.15 kN
F7d = 9.81 × 208 × π × 0.135 × 0.005
= 5.61 kN
8Q 2  β −α 
9. F8 = sin  
πd 2
 2 
8 × 0.04 2  29 − 35 
= sin   = – 0.01 kN
π × 0.17 2
 2 
π
= γ water htotal
(d u − d d )
2 2
10. F9
4
F9 =0
11. Soil force, F10


Ka =
Since, Ø = 30° is less than i = 36°, then Ka will be imaginary. So take Ka = 1
γ h
2
F10 = K a w soil 1 cos i

2
α = 35°, β = 29°
F1u = 0.70 – F1u sin α = – 0.40 + F1u cos α = + 0.57
F1d = 0.75 – F1u sin β = – 0.36 + F1u cos β = + 0.66
± F2u cos α = ± 4.87 ± F2u sin α = ± 3.41
 β +α   β +α 
F3 = – 4.85 + F3 sin   = – 2.57 – F3 cos   = + 4.11
 2   2 
F4u = 3.61 + F4u cos α = + 2.96 + F4u sin α = + 2.07
± F6 (cos α – cos β ) = ± (– 0.94) ± F6 (sin β – sin α ) = ± (– 1.51)
1
F7u = 5.15 + F7u cos α = + 4.22 + F7u sin α = + 2.95
F7d = 5.61 – F7d cos β = – 4.91 – F7d sin β = – 2.72
 β +α   β +α 
F8 = – 0.01 + F8 sin  ˜ 0 – F8 cos   = + 0.01
 2   2 
WB = 25.74 0 + 25.74
1
SUM
∑ H = + 4.75 2Contraction ∑ V = + 38.31 2Contraction

1
Expansion case = – 6.87 – 0 = – 6.87 kN ←
2

1
Expansion case = + 28.47 – 0 – 25.74 = + 2.73 kN ↓
2
Contraction case = + 38.31 – 0 – 25.74 = + 12.57 kN ↓
not be calculated.
X =
i
×
∑A i wρ concrete
0.43 × 0.22 + 0.14 × 0.30 + 0.82 × 0.82 + 0.19 × 0.70 − 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.25
= = 0.66 m
0.43 + 0.14 + 0.82 + 0.19 − 0.5 × 0.5

1
Expansion Case

∑ M at O,
= 25.74 × 0.66+2.73 × 0.60 – 6.87 × 1.02
= 11.62 kN-m
∑M 11.62
= = 0.41 m
∑V 28.47
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.60 – 0.41¦ = 0.19
2 ∑V
L 1.20
6 6
2
Contraction Case

∑ M at O,
= 25.74 × 0.66 +12.57 × 0.60 + 4.75 × 1.02
= 29.38 kN-m
∑M 29.38
= = 0.77 m
∑V 38.31
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.60 – 0.77¦ = 0.17
2 ∑V
L 1.20
6 6

1
Expansion Case
∑V  6e  28.47  6 × 0.19 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 51.40 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1.20 × 0.90  1.20 
2
Contraction Case
∑V  6e  38.31  6 × 0.17 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 65.62 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 . 20 × 0 . 90  1 . 20 

1
Expansion Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
6.87 kN < 0.5 × 28.47 kN

6.87 kN < 14.24 kN OK
2
Contraction Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
4.75 kN < 0.5 × 38.31 kN

4.75 kN < 19.16 kN OK


Example: Anchor block of Chhahare Khola
MHP, Manang
H1 = 2.0 m L = 1.4 m
w = 1.3 m Z = 0.3 m
h1 = 0.6 m h2 = 0.1 m
X = 0.8 m i = 4°
lc = 0 m hc = 0 m
α = 77° β = 4°

L1u = 2 m
L1d = 2 m
L4u = 24 m
A1 H2L 0.99 m2
d + 2t
A2 (H1 – H2)[ + 2Z] 1.08 m2
sin α
1 d + 2t
A3 (H1 – H2)[L – – 2Z] 0.37 m2
2 sin α
1
X1 L 0.70 m
2
d + 2t
X2 +Z 0.42 m
2 sin α
1 d + 2t
X3 [L + 2 + 4Z] 1.02 m
3 sin α
π π
Vp lu (du + 2t)2 + ld (dd + 2t)2 0.09 m2
4 4
Where d + 2t
Y = H1 – (X – Z - )tan α
2 sin α Y = 0.34 m
d + 2t
H2 = Y – (L – X)tan β + +Z H2 = 0.71 m
2 cos β
H −Y
lu = 1 lu = 1.70 m
sin α
L− X ld = 0.60 m
ld =
cos β

= 69 m
Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 + A3) – Vp

= 1.30 (0.99 + 1.08 + 0.37) – 0.09 m3
= 3.08 m3

= 3.08 × 22
= 67.80 kN

= π × 0.224 × 0.004 × 77
= 0.22 kN/m

πd 2
4
π × 0.22 2
= × 9.81
4
= 0.37 kN/m
WP + WW = 0.59 kN/m

= 0.59 × 2 × cos 77° = 0.27 kN

= 0.59 × 2 × cos 4° = 1.18 kN

F2u = ± 0.32 × 5 = ± 1.60 kN
anchor block.
πd 2  β −α 
4  2 
π × 0.22 2  4 − 77 
= 2 × 9.81 × 69 × × sin   = – 30.61 kN
4  2 

= 0.22 × 24 × sin 77° = 5.14 kN
6. F5 = Ea∆Tπ (d + t )t
F5 =0
7. F6 = ± 100d
= ± 100 × 0.22 = ± 22 kN
F7u = 9.81 × (69 – 24 sin α ) × π × 0.224 × 0.004
= 1.26 kN
F7d = 9.81 × 69 × π × 0.224 × 0.004
= 1.91 kN
8Q 2  β −α 
9. F8 = sin  
πd 2
 2 
8 × 0.08 2  4 − 77 
= sin  
π × 0.22 2
 2 
= – 0.20 kN
π
= γ water htotal
(d u − d d )
2 2
10. F9
4
F9 =0
11. Soil force, F10


Ka =
Since, i = 4°, then Ka = 0.31
γ soil h1
2
F10 = Kaw cos i

2
α = 77°, β = 4°
F1u = 0.27 – F1u sin α = – 0.26 + F1u cos α = + 0.06
F1d = 1.18 – F1u sin β = – 0.08 + F1u cos β = + 1.18
± F2u cos α = ± 0.36 ± F2u sin α = ± 1.56
 β +α   β +α 
F3 = – 30.61 + F3 sin   = – 19.88 – F3 cos   = + 23.28
 2   2 
F4u = 5.14 + F4u cos α = + 1.16 + F4u sin α = + 5.01
± F6 (cos α – cos β ) = ± (– 17.00) ± F6 (sin β – sin α ) = ± (– 19.90)
1
F7u = 1.26 + F7u cos α = + 0.28 + F7u sin α = + 1.23
F7d = 1.91 – F7d cos β = – 1.90 – F7d sin β = – 0.13
 β +α   β +α 
F8 = – 0.20 + F8 sin   = – 0.13 – F8 cos   = + 0.15
 2   2 
WB = 67.80 0 + 67.80
1
SUM
∑ H = – 3.45 2Contraction ∑ V = + 120.04 2Contraction

1
Expansion case = – 38.17 – 0 = – 38.17 kN ←
2
Contraction case = – 3.45 – 0 = – 3.45 kN ←

1
Expansion case = + 77.12 – 0 – 67.80 = + 9.32 kN ↓
2
Contraction case = + 120.04 –0– 67.80 = + 52.24 kN ↓
not be calculated.
X =
i
×
∑A i wρ concrete
0.99 × 0.70 + 1.08 × 0.42 + 0.37 × 1.02
= = 0.62 m
0.99 + 1.08 + 0.37

1
Expansion Case

∑ M at O,
= 67.80 × 0.62 + 9.32 × 0.80 – 38.17 × 0.34
= 36.52 kN-m
∑M 36.52
= = 0.48 m
∑V 77.12
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.70 – 0.48¦ = 0.22
2 ∑V
L 1.40
6 6
2
Contraction Case

∑ M at O,
= 67.80 × 0.62 + 52.24 × 0.80 – 3.45 × 0.34
= 82.66 kN-m
∑M 82.66
= = 0.69 m
∑V 120.04
L ∑M
e= − = ¦ 0.70 – 0.69¦ = 0.01
2 ∑V
L 1.40
6 6
For very stiff boulder clay allowable bearing pressure is 350 kN/m2
1
Expansion Case
∑V  6e  77.12  6 × 0.22 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 82.33 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 .4 × 1 .3  1 .4 
2
Contraction Case
∑V  6e  120.04  6 × 0.01 
Pbase = 1 +  = 1 +  = 68.78 kN/m
2
Abase  Lbase  1 .4 × 1 . 3  1 . 4 

1
Expansion Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
38.17 kN < 0.5 × 77.12 kN

38.17 kN < 38.56 kN OK
2
Contraction Case
∑ H < µ ∑V
3.45 kN < 0.5 × 120.04 kN

3.45 kN < 60.02 kN OK

Description of Forces Occurred in Anchor Blocks and Saddle Support:
F1 This force is the component of the weight of pipe and enclosed water perpendicular to the
pipe alignment. If there is a bend at the anchor, however, both the upstream and downstream
lengths of pipe contribute separately, each force perpendicular to the centerline of the pipe
segment which contributes to it.
F2 This force is the frictional force of pipe on support piers. If the penstock moves longitudinally
over support piers, a friction force on the pipe is created at each pier. A force "F2", equal to
the sum of all these forces but opposite in direction, acts on the anchor. This force exists only
where one or more support piers are located between the anchor block and an expansion joint.
For example, if an expansion joint is located immediately downhill of the anchor, friction
forces on the downhill length of pipe will not be transmitted to the anchor block from that
side.
The friction coefficient, f, depends on the material against which the penstock slides and is as
follows:
Steel on concrete, f = 0.60
Steel on steel, rusty plates, f = 0.50
Steel on steel, greased plates or tar paper in between, f = 0.25
F3 This is the force due to hydrostatic pressure within a bend. The hydrostatic pressure at a bend
creates a force which acts outward for upward bends and inward if the bend is downward.
This is a major force which must be considered in designing anchor blocks. However, the
block size can be significantly reduced if the bend angle ( β - α ) can be minimized while
fixing the penstock alignment.
F4 This is the force due to the component of the weight of pipe parallel to the pipe alignment. On
a slope, the component of the weight of the pipe which is parallel to the pipe tends to pull it
downhill and exerts a force on an anchor block. The sections of pipe both upstream and
downstream of an anchor block may have to be considered. The lengths 'L4u' and 'L4d' in the
equation for the force 'F4' acting on an anchor block are the lengths of the upstream or
downstream section of the penstock which is actually to be held by that block. The upstream
section may begin at the forebay or, more usually, at an expansion joint. The downstream
section usually ends at an expansion joint. If the expansion joint downstream of an anchor
block is located near the anchor, as it usually is, the force arising from the weight of the
downhill section of pipe between the anchor and the joint is insignificant and is usually
neglected. Also, the anchor block will not experience this force if the penstock is buried since
the ground friction will resist this force.
F5 This is the force that is transmitted to the anchor block due to thermally induced stresses in
the absence of an expansion joint. If an exposed section of a rigid pipe does not incorporate
an expansion joint, thermally induced stresses build up in the pipe and act on the anchor
block. The associated force 'F5' may push against the anchor block (with increasing
temperature) or pull the anchor block (with decreasing temperature).
F6 This is the force due to friction within the expansion joint. To prevent leaking, the packing
within an expansion joint must be tightened sufficiently. However this tightening also makes
it more difficult for the joint to accept any longitudinal movement of the pipe. Friction
between the packing and the concentric sleeves in the expansion joint creates a force 'F6'
which opposes any expansion or contraction of the pipe. This force is dependent on pipe
diameter, tightness of the packing gland and smoothness of sliding surfaces. If there is not a
change in the pipe direction ( α = β ) upstream and downstream of the anchor block, the
forces (from upstream and downstream expansion joints) cancel out.
F7 This is the hydrostatic force on exposed ends of pipe in expansion joints. The two sections of
penstock pipe entering an expansion joint terminate inside the joint; therefore, their ends are
exposed to hydrostatic pressure, resulting in a force 'F7' which pushes against the anchors
upstream and downstream of the joint. This force usually contributes minimally to the total
forces on an anchor since the ratio of pipe thickness to the diameter is low. However, this
force can be significant at mild steel-HDPE joint sections (since HDPE pipes are thicker).
Note that htotal is the total head at the expansion joint.
F8 This force is the dynamic force at the pipe bend. At the bend, the water changes the direction
of its velocity and therefore the direction of its momentum. This requires that the bend exert a
force on the water. Consequently, an equal but opposite reaction force 'F8' acts on the bend; it
acts in the direction which bisects the exterior angle of the bend (same as F3). Since velocities
in penstocks are relatively low (< 5 m/s), the magnitude of this force is usually insignificant.
F9 This is the force exerted due to the reduction of pipe diameter. If there is a change in the
diameter of the penstock, the hydrostatic pressure acting on the exposed area creates a force
'F1pg' which acts in the direction of the smaller-diameter pipe. If the penstock length is long
then the pipe thickness is increased with increasing head. However, the effect of changing the
diameter by a few mm does not contribute significant forces and can be ignored.
F10 This is the force on the anchor blocks or support piers due to the soil pressure acting on the
upstream face. If there is a significant difference between the upstream and downstream
buried depth [(h1 - h2) > 1 m)] of the block then a force will be exerted on the anchor block
due to soil pressure. In such cases, this force should be considered since it has a destabilizing
effect. Note that the resultant of this force acts at 1/3 h1.

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ANCHOR BLOCK

Design of an Anchor Block - Type 1

Pipe Diameter, d = 130 mm

Distance to u/s support pier, L2u = 4m

Distance to u/s expansion joint = 30m

Relation Used for Area Calculation:

Further Design Procedure for the Block,

Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 – lc hc) – Vp

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ concrete ) = 22 kN/m3

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ steel ) = 77 kN/m3

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ water ) = 9.81 kN/m3

Calculation for relevant forces:

2. F1d = (WP + WW ) L1d cos β

3. Frictional force per support pier:

5. F4u = WP L4u sin α

11. Soil force, F10

cos i − cos 2 i − cos 2 φ

F10 = Kaw cos i

But in this example,

Sum of horizontal forces that act at the bend, = ∑ H − F10 x

Sum of vertical forces that act at the bend, = ∑ V − F10 y − WB

∴ The weight of the block WB acts 0.49 m from point O.

A force diagram on the block is as shown in Figure;

Checking for Safety of the Block:

Taking sum of moment about point O with

Taking sum of moment about point O with clockwise moments as positive:

2. Checking safety on bearing capacity

For stiff clay allowable bearing pressure is 200 kN/m2

Pbase < Pallowable OK

Pbase < Pallowable OK

3. Checking safety against sliding

1.83 kN < 0.5 × 21.33 kN

4.03 kN < 0.5 × 25.43 kN

Since, ∑ H < µ ∑ V in both cases the structure is safe against sliding.

Design of an Anchor Block – Type 2

Further Design Procedure for the Block,

Block volume excluding pipe volume, (V) = w (A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 – lc hc) – Vp

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ concrete ) = 22 kN/m3

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ steel ) = 77 kN/m3

Unit weight of concrete, ( γ water ) = 9.81 kN/m3

Calculation for relevant forces:

2. F1d = (WP + WW ) L1d cos β

3. Frictional force per support pier:

Since there are 4 support piers then,

5. F4u = WP L4u sin α

11. Soil force, F10

cos i − cos 2 i − cos 2 φ

F10 = K a w soil 1 cos i

Sum of horizontal forces that act at the bend, = ∑ H − F10 x

∴ The weight of the block WB acts 0.51 m from point O.

A force diagram on the block is as shown in Figure;

Checking for Safety of the Block:

Taking sum of moment about point O with

Taking sum of moment about point O with clockwise moments as positive:

2. Checking safety on bearing capacity

For stiff clay allowable bearing pressure is 200 kN/m2

Pbase < Pallowable OK

Pbase < Pallowable OK

3. Checking safety against sliding

2.67 kN < 0.5 × 21.76 kN

3.21 kN < 0.5 × 12.22 kN

Since, ∑ H < µ ∑ V in both cases the structure is safe against sliding.

Design of an Anchor Block – Type 3