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C - 9 Design Features - R0 - Revised Design Chapter
C - 9 Design Features - R0 - Revised Design Chapter
CHAPTER - 9
DESIGN FEATURES OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
DOCUMENT RECORD
Table of Figures
Figure 9.1: Diagram Showing Energy Elevations along Water Conductor System during Shutoff of
Generation & Pumping Mode along WCS of Large Unit..............................................................................................31
Figure 9.2: Curve Showing Diameter vs Cost of Tunnel for Selection of Economic Diameter....................35
Index of Tables
Table 9.1: Salient Features of Proposed Upper Reservoir............................................................................................6
Table 9.2: Comparison of the Salient Features of Alternatives- 1 and 2...............................................................13
Table 9.3: Minimum Target FOS Values.............................................................................................................................15
Table 9.4: Upper Reservoir - Summary of the results of stability analysis..........................................................16
Table 9.5: Key parameters of the proposed Upper Reservoir & Upper Dam......................................................19
Table 9.6: Summary of Head loss & Coef:icients worked out in the Proposed Water Conductor System
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Table 9.7: Net Heads Adopted in the Project...................................................................................................................26
Table 9.8: Water Conductor System Parameters used in Transient Analysis.....................................................27
Table 9.9: Time Sequence Applied for Case-1: Shutoff of Generation...................................................................28
Table 9.10: Time Sequence Applied for Case-3: Start of Generation.....................................................................28
9.1 General
Saundatti PSP is located Belagavi district of Karnataka. It envisages creation of Upper reservoir near
Village Somapura which comes under Tallur Grama Panchayat, Saundatti Taluk about 80 Kms from
Belagavi whereas the existing Renukasagar reservoir as lower Reservoir is located across river
Malaprabha near Navilutheertha Village of Saundatti Taluk in Belagavi District. The scheme will
involve construction of 5776 m long rock:ill embankment dam for creation of Saundatti upper
reservoir of 1.03 TMC gross capacity. The lower reservoir is existing Renukasagar reservoir.
The scheme envisages utilization of 206.72m rated head and total design discharge of 683.12 Cumecs
for generation of 1260 MW (4 units of 252 MW + 2 units of 126 MW).
• Rock:ill embankment varying from 10m to 43m height for creation of Saundatti upper
reservoir with 1.03 TMC gross storage capacity.
• Intake Structure.
• 5 nos. each of 1029.43m long and 6.0m dia. circular steel lined Penstock / Pressure Shaft (ie.,
consisting of 173.55m top inclined pressure shaft,235.19m long vertical pressure shaft
including top & bottom vertical bends and 620.69m long bottom Horizontal pressure shaft) in
which 4 nos. will feed 4 units (units 3 to 6) each of 252 MW and 1 no. will get bifurcated in to
two each 4.25 m diameter & 72.01 m near to power house to feed 2 units (units 1 & 2) each of
126 MW.
• A surface Power house having an installation of four nos. reversible Francis turbine each of
252 MW capacity (All units are variable speed turbines) operating under a rated head of
206.72 m in generating mode & 216.42 m in pumping mode and two nos. reversible Francis
turbine each of 126 MW capacity (both units are variable speed turbines) operating under a
rated head of 206.22 m in generating mode & 216.22 m in pumping mode.
• Six numbers of 227.97m long tail race tunnel connecting the tail race outlet structure and the
draft tube of the power house out of which unit 3 to 6 has a tunnel dia of 7.0 m whereas two
small units consists of 5.0m dia.
• 45m wide lined tail race channel with FSD of 6.0m and 1749.10m long will lead the water from
outlet structure to the lower reservoir.
General layout of the project and the L-section along the water conductor system are shown in the
drawing number AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/001 to 003.
The Saundatti PSP – Pumped Storage Project is proposed in between two reservoirs i.e. Saundatti
Upper (to be constructed newly) & Existing Renuka sagar Reservoir as Lower Reservoir. The scheme is
proposed to operate between upper reservoir FRL: +855.0 m and lower reservoir FRL: +633.83 m.
The proposed layout of the project has been :inalized after considering various alternatives from the
topographical, geological & geotechnical constraints. The proposed
➢ Intake Structure
➢ Steel Lined Intake tunnel / Buried Penstock / Pressure Shaft (Vertical & Horizontal)
➢ Tailrace tunnel
➢ Tailrace channel
Topographical maps D43D1 (48M/1) and D43C13 (48I/13) of Survey of India were referred for
preliminary investigation, reconnaissance and for :inalizing the proposed project layout.
9.3.1 Reservoirs:
Detailed geological mapping (1:1000 scale) of the reservoir and its surrounding areas was carried out
over 4.50 Sq. Km area to delineate rock outcrops, litho-contacts, attitude of discontinuities & to record
The plateau surface at places is near :lat, however, in majority of cases exhibits gentle slopes. Quartzite
outcrops sre exposed intermittently, and covered in majority of cases with thin venier of overburden,
although at places particularly in low lying areas or along the ephemeral streamlet alignment 0.50m to
+3.0m thick overburden could be observed. Rock blocks / boulders of variable shape and sizes are
spread over at many places. In the areas where bed rock is exposed, sparsely located small trees and
bushes could be noticed, however, in the areas having soil development or accumulation of
overburden the density of bushes and trees is more.
The top layer/venier of overburden comprises of rock fragments and interspaces occupied by
admixture of light brown clay-silt – sand. In the areas where the thickness of overburden varies from
0.50m to +3.0m, at places quartzite fragments and admixture of gravel, sand, silt & soil are in equal
proportion, whereas the :iner fraction is more than 90 volume percent in some areas.
In general, on surface quartzite is having light yellow to pink-brown staining but fresh outcrops having
light grey to white colours are observed at many locations. Bedding planes (S0) could be identi:ied by
colour laminations and variation in grain size, however, at places differential weathering has given rise
to alternate groove & ridge structure representing bedding structure resulted possibly due to variation
in mineral assemblage or grain size.
Thickness of quartzite in the upper reservoir area has been estimated to be varying from 95m to
110m, based on the geomorphic expressions, presence of sparsely exposed & highly weathered granite
outcrops along the pediment zone extending along the cliffs, and the contact of quartzite with
underlying granite in the surrounding areas.
A Reconnaissance Survey has been carried out around the project area. Based on the site survey and
study of SOI topo sheets, the site selected for the standalone storage component of Saundatti PSP is the
ideal location available in the vicinity, suitable for formation of Upper reservoir & Existing Lower
reservoir with shortest water conductor system. The site for head works has been selected based on
the following criteria.
Roller compacted concrete, Asphalt Facing Rock:ill Dams and Rock:ill Dam with central impervious
clay core are the three types of dams considered for formation of embankment of upper & lower
reservoir. The following aspects were taken into consideration for selecting the type of embankment.
➢ Time spent for construction of embankment viz., total construction time, man-hours,
requirement of infrastructure facilities etc.,
Roller-compacted concrete dams have many similarities with conventional gravity concrete dams. The
dam is built to required height and depth where it can resist the expected forces from the water by its
weight. But instead of using rock-:ill or earth:ill, RCC Dam consist of concrete which is spread in thin
layers and compacted by vibrator rollers. It is important to provide the RCC Dam with suf:icient
resistance to water leakage (seepage). The method of using a concrete with higher binder close to the
upstream face will decrease the permeability by creating a water tight barrier of concrete with higher
quality. RCC Dam is much heavier and thus demand better bedrock allowing the stresses produced by
the dam weight and the water pressure. If the bedrock is heavily foliated, the foundation will suffer
from shearing failure. Before and during construction of RCC Dam, the geological conditions at the site
must be investigated much more thoroughly than a Rock:ill dam. The cost of construction and the
requirement of infrastructure facilities are higher for RCC Dam compared to Rock:ill dam.
Asphalt concrete faced rock:ill dam (AFRD) in which asphaltic concrete acts as upstream impervious
facing (as water barrier) for rock:ill embankment dam. AFRD is considered a technically viable option
and is also fast in construction in comparison with conventional Rock:ill dam with central impervious
clay core. AFRD offers an additionally advantage of possibility of using lower quality rock:ill shell
material as there is no direct water contact and moreover placement of material is fast because of
In the pumped storage scheme generally, drawdown is in order of 20m to 30m and that also in period
of 6-8 hours which may be inferred in present case also from the Table:9.1. In such case, upstream
impervious facing sealing embankment dam found more appropriate than Rock:ill Dam with central
impervious clay core sealing as keeping water barrier on the upstream face of the embankment is pore
pressure free and is neither subject to steady seepage nor to rapid drawdown effects. Moreover, other
additional advantage offered by such type of dam is that after drawdown of the reservoir, the facing is
readily accessible for inspection, maintenance and repair. Therefore, in view of the above AFRD
appears to be a one of the suitable options because of necessity of rapid drawdown conditions in
pumped storage schemes. However, this aspect will be further studied/explored for optimization
during detailed design stage.
The main characteristics with the Rock:ill is that the dam type enables usage of local materials
excavated from the project components and the compulsory excavations in the rock:ill dam body, as
opposed to using expensive material from quarries which may have to be transported a long way etc.
However, there are some quality requirements on the aggregates which have to be met in order to be
able to use them in the dam body. The quality is mainly determined by the local geology and highlights
the importance of good geological surroundings in order to exploit all advantages with the dam type.
Clay for formation of impervious core is available in adequate quantities very near to the project site
and excavated materials from the project components being proposed for shell of the Dam, Rock:ill
with central impervious clay core is proposed for the Saundatti Upper Reservoir which are economical
and faster to construct comparing to RCC Dam. Moreover, the rock:ill dams have many advantages
comparing to RCC Dam. The main advantages are:
➢ Rock:ill dams can be constructed on any given foundation condition and the excavation for
foundation need not be up to rock level, where the bed rock is deep seated. Foundation
excavation is negligible in most of the dams.
➢ Use of costly manufactured items like cement and steel is eliminated and there is saving on
transportation costs also.
Considering the merits & demerits of Rock:ill dam with different type of sealing arrangements
(surface & central core sealing) & RCC Dam options, Rock:ill dam with central impervious clay core is
selected for formation of upper reservoir.
9.4.2.4Optimization of dam
The cost of constructing embankment dams is directly proportional to the size of earthworks needed
to build them the latter of which depends upon the cross-section of embankment dams. As a result, the
smaller sections of embankment dams are proportionally associated with less earthworks and less
construction costs, whereas the larger sections require more earthworks and more construction costs.
However, the smaller sections require more surface area compared to the larger sections to store the
same amount of water. Moreover, the increase in base width with the increase in height of the dam is
exponential with every increment in the height of the embankment. As such, attaining the most
optimal section for embankment dams to satisfy stability and executive requirements and minimize
the size of earthworks is highly site speci:ic.
The Saundatti Upper Reservoir is envisaged to have a gross storage of 1.03 TMC and a live storage of
1.00 TMC for the intended operation of the pumped storage project.
Three alternative studies were carried out to optimise the layout and height of the embankment.
Alternative – 1: The maximum height of the embankment is enviisaged as 38.0m with TBL at EL +
853.00m. The base width required for the embankment is 186.00 m. The layout for formation of upper
reservior with 38.0m heigh embankment requires a surface area of 2.12 Sqkm to have a live store
1.0TMC. The cost for formation of embankment is Rs 1548.49 Crores.
Alternative – 2: The maximum height of the embankment is enviisaged as 43.0m with TBL at EL +
858.00m. The base width required for the embankment is 206.00 m . The layout for formation of
upper reservior with 43.0m heigh embankment requires a surface area of 1.64 Sqkm to have a live
store 1.0TMC. The cost for formation of embankment is Rs 1444.89 Crores.
Alternative – 3: The maximum height of the embankment is enviisaged as 48.0m with TBL at EL +
863.00m which requires :latter slopes compare to Alt-1&2. The base width required for the
embankment is 262.00 m . The layout for formation of upper reservior with 48.0m heigh embankment
requires a surface area of 1.64 Sqkm to have a live storage of 1.0TMC. The cost for formation of
embankment is Rs 2037.64 Crores.
As can be seen that the formation of upper reservoir with Top of bund at EL + 858.00 is found to be
economical and the same is adopted.
After :inalisng the parameters of Upper & Lower Reservoirs, the pumped storage component of
Saundatti PSP is proposed to be developed between upper reservoir FRL of EL +855.0 m and lower
reservoir FRL of EL +633.83m. Accordingly, alternatives were worked out to develop a best possible
layout. Alternatives of project layout have been studied based on the topographical, geological &
geotechnical constraints. All the alternatives have been studied and discussed below with 4 units of
252 MW and 2 units of 126 MW of variable head Francis turbines and the same location for upper and
lower reservoir for the project. The power house and water conductor system has only been altered
accordingly. The layout comprising the Project area with all the alternative schemes are shown in the
drawing numbers
Alternative-2 with underground powerhouse: The water conductor system comprises of :ive nos.
steel lined penstock tunnel/pressure shaft and an underground power house. 6 numbers independent
Draft Tube tunnels from each machine will be connected to a common tail race surge chamber. From
the tail race surge chamber 3 numbers of each 8.2 m diameter & 617.72 m long tail race tunnels will
lead the water to lower reservoir through outlet structure.
Two alternative project layouts could emerge after considering the topography, lateral & vertical rock
covers, geological setup and geotechnical parameters of the rock mass which will be available at the
foundation grade of different project components. Both the alternatives have been studied and
discussed below with the locations of upper and lower reservoir for the project are same. Different
possible combinations of the Water Conductor System and surface vs. underground Power House
Complex have been considered in developing different alternative project layouts as discussed below.
9.5.1 Alternative-1
Five power intakes have been provided in the upper reservoir with :ive independent steel lined
penstock tunnel/pressure shaft of an average length of 1029.43 m and 6.0m dia. each to convey the
water to the surface powerhouse. Four penstocks will be feeding 4 units of 252 MW and one penstock
bifurcated in to two will be feeding 2 units of 126 MW each.
The four pump turbines of 252 MW will be fed by 6.0m diameter independent penstocks, where as one
6.0m diameter penstock bifurcating in to two 4.25m dia. penstocks will feed 2 units each of 126 MW.
The diameter of the branch pipes is arrived at based on equal velocity criteria.
The layout plan and L-section are shown in drawing nos. AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/01 &
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/03.
The requirement of surge tank in the water conductor system has been assessed based on the
following thumb rule:
The provision of a surge tank should be investigated if an acceleration time in water conductor system
is 3 to 5.
L = length (m), V = velocity (m/s), g = acceleration due to gravity & Ho is the Rated head on Turbine.
In this alternative the water acceleration time worked is out to 2.450 which is less than 3.0. Hence
based on this criteria the surge shaft is not required in this alternative.
The water after power generation will be conveyed through 227.97m long independent Tailrace
tunnels to discharge water in to Lower reservoir.
➢ Five numbers of horizontal steel lined Penstock tunnels with 6.0m dia extending from power
intake to RD 155.34m (i.e. upto the toe of Rock:ill Embankment) with invert level 811.40 m
will have a shallow overburden of about 2.0 m. The foundation grade rock will be quartzite
with the basic RMR ranging from 56-71 (Class II to Class III) & Q-values are estimated to be
vary from 3.25 to 4.5 (poor to fair category). (refer Plate No.- 01).
➢ The buried steel lined Penstock extending From the toe of Rock:ill dam to the top vertical
pressure shaft having the same foundation grade of quartzite with the RMR value ranging from
51-66 and the Q value ranging from from 3.25 to 4.5 (poor to fair category).
➢ Red granite with the RMR range of 48 to 60 followed by the fresh granite with the RMR range
varying from 69-79 belonging to class II. The lateral cover at the top of the vertical shaft is
about 50 m and increases further as the shaft goes down.
➢ The bottom horizontal pressure shaft will negotiate through the fresh granite with the RMR
value ranging from 64-74 falling in the rock class II category. At one chainage fractured rock
mass is expected to be encountered.
➢ At the location of the surface power house is the depth of the overburden is about 6.0 m
followed by highly to completely weathered granite of depth about 15.0m. Underneath the
highly to completely weathered granite is the moderately weather granite of depth about 4.0
m. the foundation grade of the power house is the fresh granite with the RMR ranging from
69-79 falling in the class II category.
➢ The excavation for the tail race tunnel will negotiate through fresh granite with the RMR range
64-74 falling in the class II category. At the outlet portal of the tail race tunnel the rock cover is
about 19m and the overburden depth is about 6.0m.
9.5.1.2Advantages of Alternative – 1
The proposed layout envisages housing of surface powerhouse. The alignment of pressure
shaft/penstock is a combination of embedded penstock & buried penstock. The total length of the
pressure shaft/penstock is 1029.43m. The initial stretch of the pressure shaft/penstock is 163.30m
embedded below the rock:ill dam of Intake followed by 37.14m long buried (cut & cover) penstock.
The buried penstock meet with 207.94m VPS followed by 620.69m long horizontal pressure shaft.
9.5.1.3Disadvantages of Alternative – 1
The average ground level at the surface Powerhouse is EL +655.0m. As the proposed power house
involves little deeper excavation, intricate supporting arrangements for the cut slopes involving
anchors etc., are to be provided.
The sub surface investigations are in progress and with the availability of complete geological and
geotechnical data, a surface pit type powerhouse as contemplated for the present scheme, the
suitability of proposing Shaft Type Powerhouse will also be examined after completing the geological
appraisal of the powerhouse area. This option envisages construction of Powerhouse out falling
directly into the lower reservoir connected by a Tail Race Channel. The average ground level at this
location is about EL +640.0m. The layout plan and L-section are shown in drawing nos.
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/01 & AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/03.
9.5.2 Alternative-2
Five power intakes have been provided to takeoff from the Upper reservoir with :ive independent steel
lined penstock tunnel/pressure shaft of 445.45m long and 6.0m diameter and one independent
pressure shaft will bifurcate into two no of 4.25m diameter to convey water to the underground
powerhouse. A short Draft tube tunnel of 126.37m connects the Powerhouse & a common tail race
Surge Chamber of size 25.0 m (W)x 160.0 m (L). Three tunnels of 617.72 m long, 8.2 m diameter horse
shoe Tailrace tunnel takes off from the Surge Chamber to the Tailrace outlet and further lead water
into lower reservoir. Four penstocks/pressure shafts will be feeding 4 units of 252 MW and one
penstock/pressure shaft bifurcated in to two will be feeding 2 units of 126 MW each.
The location of the power house cavern was :inalized keeping in to consideration two factors, viz.,
shortest possible access to the underground powerhouse, and minimum possible length of Pressure
Shaft. Further, with the proposed location of power house the location of transformer cavern and
surge chamber are :irmed up in consideration of the requirements of rock columns in between. The
Main Access Tunnel to Power house, Ventilation/cable tunnel and other construction adits are also
planned for this proposed underground power house complex.
Since, in this alternative the length of Tailrace Tunnel is very long hence, the requirement of TRT surge
chamber has been estimated based on the thumb rule of L/H Ratio:
For this alternative the L/H ratio in the Tailrace Tunnel is worked out to 13.19 which is greater than 5.
Hence, a Tailrace Surge chamber has been proposed in this alternative.
Based on the large scale geological mapping and geotechnical parameters recorded, a geological
longitudinal section along the proposed project layout was prepared (refer Plate No. 02) and
geotechnical parameters, viz., RMR, Q-Values, Cohesion & angle of friction were determined. From the
longitudinal section following inferences have been drawn.
➢The location of the power intake, buried penstock and vertical pressure shaft are sameas the
alternative-1.
➢The location of the underground Power House is governed by the location of thePower Intake
position and length of the Penstock. The average ground level at the proposed underground Power
House location is EL + 800.0 m. The crown of the Power House is EL + 623.90 m. The vertical rock
cover above the Power House varies between 182.45m to 169.75m, which is more than one and half
times of the height of the cavern thus the ensuring the stability of the crown on the prima-facie.
➢The PH cavern will be excavated through the fresh granite with the RMR range of 6474 falling in the
class II rock.
➢The GIS cum transformer cavern is about 40 m from the power house with thedimension of 15 m
(W) x 26.3 m (H) x 202.70 m (L). the foundation grade of the GIS cum transformer cavern is fresh
granite.
➢The tail race tunnel will negotiate through class II with the RMR ranging from 64-74. At the outlet
portal of the tail race tunnel the rock cover is about 19m and the overburden depth is about 6.0m.
9.5.2.2Advantages of Alternative – 2
The length of pressure shaft/penstock is similar to alternative-1 in the proposed layout envisaged with
housing of underground powerhouse complex.
9.5.2.3Disadvantages of Alternative – 2
This alternative requires 800.0 m long Main Access Tunnel and Adits of 1770m to reach the project
components, excavation of which will take longer duration to reach the Power House and start works
A comparison of the salient features of alternative -1 and 2 are given in Table 9.2
9.5.4 Conclusion
In layout of alternative-1 it is prudent that the upstream surge tank is not required and in alternative-2
it is accommodated a long tail race tunnel which requires a tail race surge chamber to protect the tail
race tunnel from water hammer effect due to :luctuation in load. However, in alternative-1 the
maximum pressure rise at turbine worked out to 28.83% without surge tank. Since, due to the short
length of water conductor system in alternative-1 and the pressure rise is within the limits hence,
surge shaft has been eliminated which reduces the cost of the project as well as the construction time.
This being technically feasible and economically viable, the same is adopted.
➢ Water availability will remain same for all alternatives, as upper & lower reservoirs are same for
all alternatives.
➢ Construction period is the least for alternative-1, while alternative-2 has maximum.
➢ As the proposed project is a part of Integrated renewable energy scheme, the construction time for
the project shall be in line with the solar and wind power developments. Considering the
economics of the cost for the integrated project, the scheme under alternative – 1 is found to be
technically feasible and the same is adopted.
Consequent upon selection of project layout (Alternative-1), the scheme has been further optimised
and reported in the following chapters and other volumes of this DPR
9.5.5 Seismicity
As per seismic Zoning map of India, the project area lies in Zone-III. The design seismic coef:icients as
per IS: 1893 for Zone III recommended seismic coef:icient of 0.04 has been adopted. Considering the
type of the structure (Dam-all types), an importance factor of 3.0 has been considered in the design.
Accordingly, the horizontal seismic co-ef:icient works out to be 0.12, which is considered adequate.
The vertical seismic co-ef:icient where applicable will be taken as half of the horizontal co-ef:icient.
For better understanding of the Seismicity of project area, NGRI has been entrusted the job to carry
out the site-speci:ic design parameters study for evaluating seismic design parameters for the project
components. The approved seismic design parameters by NCSDP shall be utilised in detailed design of
the project.
9.6.1 General
The upper reservoir dam site is proposed at Latitude 15° 51' 21.84" N and Longitude 75°00' 19.50" E.
The Existing lower reservoir is located at Latitude 15° 49' 17.15" N and Longitude 75° 05' 48.23" E.
The dam proposed at this location envisages construction 5776 m long rock:ill embankment dam for
the formation of upper reservoir. The gross storage capacity of the upper reservoir is 1.03 TMC with a
live storage of 1.00 TMC keeping the FRL and MDDL at EL + 855.0 m and EL + 825.00 m respectively.
The gross storage capacity of the lower reservoir is 29.34 TMC with a live storage of 8.35 TMC keeping
the FRL and MDDL at EL + 633.83m and EL + 623.93 m respectively.
Rock:ill dam with central impervious clay core is adopted for formation of Upper reservoir of
Saundatti PSP. The maximum height of the upper dam is about 43m and the max crest length is about
5776m can provide adequate live storage.
Rock:ill embankment is designed with central impervious clay core with 0.25H:1.0V slope with 2%
extra moisture and a casing zone with slope 2.25H:1.0V U/S face and 1.75H:1.0V on D/S face. As the
height at maximum section is 43m, berms are provided with 6.0m width on the U/S face & D/S face at
EL 843.00 & EL 828.00 m. The top width of the rock:ill dam is kept as 10.0 m. Parapet wall on
upstream side and guard stones on D/S on top of bund have been provided.
The stability analysis of Rock:ill dam section has been done as per IS: 7894 – 1978: “Guidelines for
Design of Large Earth and Rock:ill Dams” for worst loading combinations and using the seismic co-
ef:icient as mentioned above.
The analysis has been performed using Mohr-Coulomb constitutive model. There are many analysis
methods such as Method of Slices, Bishop’s method, Janbu’s method and Morgenstern Method etc.
Morgenstern Method is used in the stability analysis of Saundatti dam using GEOSLOPE software.
Stability analysis of embankment dam is made for the following load cases and the minimum desired
values of factors of safety for various loading conditions as prescribed in IS 7894-1975 are ensured in
the stability analysis of embankment. The minimum targeted FOS values are shown in Table 9.3
The dam stability evaluation has been performed considering the total and effective stresses
(depending on the load combination) induced inside the dam embankment. Stability analysis of
Rock:ill Dam and calculations and methodology adopted are enclosed in Annexure –9.1.
Minimum
Slope Shear strength Factor of
Condition acceptable
considered parameters Safety
Factor of Safety
Undrained (total)
End of construction Upstream 2.139 1.0
strengths
Undrained (total)
End of construction Downstream 1.772 1.0
strengths
Drained (effective)
Steady seepage Downstream 1.720 1.5
strengths
Steady seepage Drained (effective)
(considering seismic Downstream strengths 1.239 1.0
load)
Sudden drawdown Drained (effective)
Upstream 1.659 1.3
strengths
Sudden drawdown
Drained (effective)
(considering seismic Upstream 1.071 1.0
strengths
load)
Steady seepage Undrained (total)
Downstream 1.714 1.5
strengths
Steady seepage
Undrained (total)
(considering seismic Downstream 1.240 1.0
strengths
load)
Sudden drawdown Upstream Undrained (total) 1.658 1.3
strengths
Sudden drawdown
Undrained (total)
(considering seismic Upstream 1.071 1.0
strengths
load)
The free board has been computed with reference to the IS:10635:1993, “Freeboard requirement in
embankment dams – Guidelines”. The free Board has been worked out to 2.448 m above FRL for upper
reservoir. However, the top of the dam for upper reservoir have been adopted at EL. 858.00 m (i.e. 3.0
m above the FRL). Detailed calculations for freeboard of upper dam is enclosed in the Annexure –
9.2(a) and 9.2(b) respectively.
For Drawdown of Reservoir, option of spillway and bottom outlet were studied and in the prevailing
circumstances of very small :lood discharge, spillway provision was not required. Therefore, provision
of bottom outlet has been provided.
The bottom outlet requirement for Gandhisagar PSP is investigated for the following considerations
The PMF of the upper dam work out to 78.00 Cumec. The design storm duration is taken as 1.0 Hr. The
corresponding volume for upper dam works out to 0.259 MCM. The maximum rise in the water level
above FRL in the upper reservoir is negligible. As the volume of :lood is very small, the same can be
contained in the reservoir itself and hence, no separate spillway provision is required to be provided
for the probable maximum :lood. However, a low-level bottom outlet has been proposed for Upper
Reservoir for reservoir drawdown in case of any emergency. Detailed hydraulic calculations and the
reservoir routing curves are provided in Annexure 9.3.
The drawdown of reservoir is proposed to be done through an embedded steel pipe having
approximate length of 186.0 m. At up-stream side of the embedded Steel Pipe, it is proposed to have
an inclined Trash Rack and a Vertical slide gate. A Butter:ly Valve and a Howell Bunger valve (HBV) are
proposed to install at exit of the Steel Pipe.
The HB valve breaks up the :low into a hollow aerated jet which allows dissipating large amounts of
The Butter:ly Valve is an auxiliary arrangement which will be used during maintenance time of Howell
Bunger Valve. In same way the vertical slide gate shall be closed during repair, maintenance of Steel
pipe, Butter:ly valve and Howell Bunger Valve. The bottom outlet arrangement details are provided in
the drawing No. AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/030.
The upper reservoir is formed by constructing a 43.0m high Rock:ill Embankment which can provide
adequate live storage.
Rock:ill embankment is designed with central impervious clay core with 0.25H:1.0V slope
with 2% extra moisture and a casing zone with slope 2.25H:1.0V U/S face and 1.75H:1.0V on D/S face.
As the height at maximum section is 43m, berms are provided with 6.0m width on the U/S face & D/S
face at EL 843.00 & EL 828.00 m. The top width of the rock:ill dam is kept as 10.0 m. Parapet wall on
upstream side and guard stones on D/S on top of bund have been provided.
Stability analysis of earth dam is made for U/S slope for full reservoir condition and sudden draw
down condition taking maximum upstream water level with and without earthquake. Downstream
slopes are tested for steady seepage conditions, with and without earthquake condition.
The Cut-off trench is taken 1.0m into the rock or continuous impervious strata. Grout -curtain in rock
will be, after the foundations for cut-off trenches are exposed. Also, 9.0m deep consolidation grouting
shall be carried out at 6.0m c/c.
In reaches where rock:ill embankment rests directly on rock, the foundation treatment consists of a
key 2.0 m depth with bottom width of 4.0 m and the surface shall be treated for fractures and joints
and transition zone provided wherever necessary.
Drainage arrangements shall be as per IS 9429 – 1999. Inclined sand :ilters are provided behind the
central core. The horizontal :ilters of 500 mm shall be extended upto D/S rock toe.
The minimum desired values of factors of safety for various loading conditions as prescribed in IS
7894-1975 are ensured in the stability analysis of embankment.
The key parameters of the Upper reservoir & upper dam are presented in Table 9.5.
The intake structure of Saundatti PSP is proposed with Diffuser type and will be constructed in the
upper reservoir. Generally, for normal hydroelectric projects, the bell mouth entrance is ideal for
generation (turbine) mode when water enters. In this case there is a minimal losses as water
accelerates through the bell-mouth and in to the penstock. But in pumped storage project, this design
may not be suitable for pumped storage operation as when in pumping mode water :lows in the
opposite direction through the bell-mouth transition. Water discharging from the penstock will not
follow the bell-mouth and will continue as a column of water with minimum divergence.
Therefore, it is proposed to have long and gradual diffuser type of section at a shallow angle so that the
discharging pump mode :low can be maintained with an even velocity distribution and decelerate with
minimal losses.
Five separate intakes are provided to feed the steel lined pressure shaft independently.
The intake has been provided with a trash-rack structure at the upstream end.
A Gated structure is proposed downstream of intake entry for housing the hydro mechanical Gates and
their operating mechanism. Each intake entry is equipped with an independent gate which is joined at
the hoisting platform level. Accordingly, there will be one number of service gate for each opening and
one number of maintenance gate for all the openings.
In Saundatti PSP, :ive individual diffuser/horizontal type of intakes have been proposed to feed the
steel lined pressure shaft independently. The :ive independent trashracks in front of each intake
structure has been proposed which will be positioned at 15o inclined with vertical with reference to
the IS:11388-2012. Accordingly, the trashrack has been designed for velocity of 1.01 m/s with design
discharge of 136.56 m3/s. The :lare angle of 13.5o has been adopted for the intake wall between the
start of intake and tunnel to minimize the head loss and to avoid cavitation in the intake tunnel. Based
on this criteria, :ive numbers of each 23.50 (W) X 7.5 m (H) intake with trash rack arrangement of 2
panels of each 6.80 m (W) X 7.76 m (H) & one number panel of 6.90 m (W) X 7.76 m (H) has been
proposed. The hydraulic calculations for sizing of intake & trashrack is attached as Annexure-9.4.
The minimum submergence of the intake has been checked with reference to the Clause No. 5.2 of
IS:9761-1995 for a discharge corresponding to design discharge to prevent vortex formation and entry
of air in to the system. Accordingly, the MDDL 825.0 m has been :ixed in the upper reservoir based on
the requirement of minimum submergence to prevent vortex formation and entry of air in to the
tunnel. Center line elevation & invert level of intake has been provided at El. 812.375 m & El.809.375
respectively. The detailed hydraulic calculations for submergence are attached in the Annexure-9.4.
Also, an antivortex devises have been proposed in front of the intake structure with 1.5 m thick beams
at a spacing of 1.5 m to reduces vortex formation during operation of plant. The drawing details of an
Intake structure showing Plan & sections are given in the drawing. no. AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/006 &
007.
An air vent pipe of 1000 mm diameter has been proposed at just downstream of the service gate of
Intake structure. This avoids the negative pressures in the Intake tunnel and expels the air during
:illing of the Intake tunnel. The sizing of air vent pipe calculations are attached as Annexure 9.5.
A Gated structure is proposed downstream of intake entry for housing the hydro mechanical Gates and
their operating mechanism. Each intake entry is equipped with an independent gate which is joined at
the hoisting platform level. Accordingly, there will be one number of service gate for each opening and
one number of maintenance gate for all the openings.
The existing ground elevation at the proposed power intake is at EL 834.00 and to reach the invert
level of the Power Intake i.e. EL 811.40, open excavation will be carried out. The depth of the
overburden at the power intake site is in the range of few cm to 1.2m.
The soil (overburden) pro:ile in the area exhibits cohesiveness and can withstand vertical cut slopes.
However, the slope cut in the overburden will be excavated with 1H:1V slope and 1V:4H slope shall be
adopted in the bedrock excavation. Rock slope will be supported with 6.0 m long rock bolts @ 1.5m
along with 75mm shotcrete with wire mesh. Drainage holes shall be provided in the rock cut slope to
avoid the accumulation of the pore water pressure during raining. The drawings for the slope cut are
shown in drawing no: AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/007.
Adequate treatment as per site conditions after excavation of foundations will be provided.
9.8.2.1Major Losses
Friction losses in pipes are calculated with Manning’s formula:
Where:
Where:
Where:
R = Ratio of Net area through the rack bars to the gross area of racks & support.
9.8.2.4Entrance Losses
The Head Loss through entrance is calculated by the following equation:
V2
H ( e ) =ke
2g
Where:
9.8.2.6Bend Losses
The losses due to bend shall be calculated as per the following formula
2
V
H ( b ) =kb
2g
Where:
Kb = bend loss coef:icient which depends upon the bend radius; conduit diameter and the
angle through which bend turns.
9.8.2.7Transition Losses
(A) Contraction Losses
The losses due to gradual contraction shall be computed from the following equation
Where:
The losses due to gradual expansion shall be computed from the following equation
V2
H ( b ) =kb
2g
Where:
Detailed Head Loss calculations for the project in generation mode and Pumping mode are
appended in Annexure 9.6. The head losses of the project have been worked out using
design discharges for generation mode and pumping mode with various capacity machines
are 136.56 m3/s (large unit) & 68.44 m3/s (small unit) and 130.77 m3/s (large unit) & 64.35
m3/s (small unit) respectively. The summary of head losses along-with head loss coef:icients
for generation as well as pumping modes and the corresponding net heads are provided in
the Table 9.6 & Table 9.7 respectively.
Table 9.6: Summary of Head loss & Coef/icients worked out in the Proposed Water Conductor System
Horizontal Bend at
14 0.020 - 0.0237 - 0.0210
Branch
17 Loss in Butter Fly Valve 0.130 0.130 0.6400 0.5110 0.5903 0.4664
22 TRT Outlet Gate Loss 0.100 0.100 0.1153 0.1109 0.1058 0.0980
A transient is a temporary :low and pressure condition that occurs in a hydraulic system between an
initial steady-state condition and a :inal steady state condition. Two most common causes of transient
initiation are the moving system boundaries viz. turbines and valves. In hydropower projects with
pressurized pipe network, the :low through turbine is controlled through guide vanes/valves. Rapid
opening or closing of guide vanes/valves results in hydraulic transients in water conductor system.
The water hammer study of Saundatti PSP has been analysed using WHAMO Software for longest
(maximum length) water conductor system with large unit and without surge tank. The transient
model has been analysed considering complete water conductor system from the Intake of Upper
reservoir considering upper reservoir as reservoir for turbine/generation mode and the water levels
at the exit of the outlet structure have been considered for pumping mode. The transient analysis of
the project has been carried out with reference to the IS:7396:1985 & IS:7357:1974.
The following water conductor system parameters have been adopted for the WHAMO analysis:
The transient study has been carried out under emergency operating condition and the model has
been analysed for the following cases during turbine/generation mode:
1000 100
The transient study has been carried out under emergency operating condition and the model has
been analysed for the following cases during pumping mode:
0 100
Shutoff of Pumping at FRL of Lower
Reservoir (i.e. El. 633.83 m)
13.5 0
0 0
1000 100
0 0
The transient results during for the above cases have been described in the following tables.
Rate of pressure rise at the center of Turbine (penstock side) in the case of Shutoff of Power
generation is provided in the table below.
Table 9.14: Maximum Energy Head & rate of pressure rise at Turbine
9.10.1 General
Water under pressure is conveyed to the turbines through steel lined top inclined pressure shaft
followed by, steel lined vertical pressure shaft, & steel lined bottom horizontal pressure shaft upto
Main Inlet Valve (MIV). The steel liner is proposed in view of the high strength and :lexibility required
under different operational modes of the machine also no surge shaft is provided in the water
conductor system.
A 6.0 m diameter circular Pressure shaft takes off from Intake Structure to feed the generating units
housed in a surface Power House. 5 nos. of Pressure tunnels each of 6.0 m diameter will lead water
from intake to the powerhouse out of which one of the penstock is bifucated into two smaller units of
4.25m dia to feed the two smaller units. 5 numbers of top inclined pressure shafts (173.55 m long will
be connected at top vertical bend of each individual Vertical pressure shaft.) 5 nos. of vertical pressure
shaft each of an average height of 235.19m including top and bottom vertical bends will be connected
to the bottom horizontal pressure shaft. From this, 5 numbers of bottom horizontal pressure shafts, in
which 4 numbers of an average length of 620.69 m & 6.0 m diameter each will feed water to 4 number
of Francis turbines (i.e. for units 3 to 4) of 252 MW (i.e. for large units) and 1 number of 6.0 m
diameter bottom horizontal pressure shaft will be bifurcated into two of 4.25 dia. after a length of
562.73 m and lead water to two horizontal unit pressure shafts of each 72.01 m long to feed the unit
capacity of 126 MW each (i.e. smaller units 1 & 2).
The plan & L-section details for large unit & small unit of the water conductor system/ pressure shaft
is shown in the Drawing nos. AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/001 & 003 respectively.
Economical diameter of the pressure shaft is calculated to ensure that the annual cost, which includes
the cost of power lost/required due to friction during generation/pumping, the annual depreciation and
the annual cost of maintenance is minimum. The mathematical procedure is elaborated in IS:11625-
1986 (Criteria for Hydraulic Design of Penstocks). Based on this procedure, the following equations have
been used for computation of ‘D’.
Cost of Excavation: -
Where,
EG = Turbine-Generator Ef:iciency
Ep = Pump-Motor Ef:iciency
For sizing the economic diameter of pressure shaft, various sizes starting from 4.0 m to
10.0 m has been selected and the calculations have been carried based on the above formulas. The
detailed calculations are provided in the Annexure-9.8. From the calculations a graph has been
developed between annual charges on capital cost & the corresponding diameter. From the graph it is
Table 9.15: Various diameter of Tunnel considered for the Selection of Economic Diameter
Cost of
Cost of Cost of Cost of Annual Cost of Total
Pumping
Diameter Excavation concrete Penstock Cost (Rs. Generation Annual
S.no Loss (Rs.
in “m” (Rs. In Lining (Rs. (Rs. In In Loss (Rs. In Cost (Rs. In
In
Lakhs/-) In Lakhs/-) Lakhs/-) Lakhs/-) Lakhs/-) Lakhs/-)
Lakhs/-)
D CE CC EP CG CP
6=0.11[3
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9=[6+7+8]
+4+5]
1 4.00 0.56 0.71 5.18 0.71 4.03 2.39 7.13
2 4.50 0.70 0.89 6.55 0.90 2.15 1.27 4.32
3 5.00 0.87 1.10 8.09 1.11 1.23 0.73 3.07
4 5.50 1.05 1.33 9.79 1.34 0.74 0.44 2.52
5 6.00 1.25 1.59 11.65 1.59 0.46 0.27 2.32
6 6.50 1.47 1.86 13.67 1.87 0.30 0.18 2.35
7 7.00 1.70 2.16 15.86 2.17 0.20 0.12 2.49
8 7.50 1.95 2.48 18.21 2.49 0.14 0.08 2.71
9 8.00 2.22 2.82 20.71 2.83 0.10 0.06 2.99
10 8.50 2.51 3.19 23.38 3.20 0.07 0.04 3.31
11 9.00 2.81 3.57 26.22 3.59 0.05 0.03 3.67
12 9.50 3.13 3.98 29.21 4.00 0.04 0.02 4.06
13 10.00 3.47 4.41 32.37 4.43 0.03 0.02 4.48
General rock mass classi:ication for each rock conditions have been carried out considering the
orientation of tunnel, tunnel grade rock mass, tunneling drive direction and recorded geotechnical
parameters of different discontinuities and other geotechnical parameter of rock mass, viz., strength,
weathering condition, RQD & ground water condition.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during geological
mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis.
The details of the typical support system for various rock mass classes for 6.0m diameter underground
excavations on the basis RMR classi:ications is presented in Table-9.16.
81-100 Class-I Full Face 25.0 mm diameter, 3.0 m Spot SFRS No Steel ribs
(Very long spot grouted anchors
Good Rock)
61-80 Full face and Systematic 25 mm 50 mm thick No Steel ribs
Class II complete support diameter grouted rock SFRS in the
anchors of 3.0 m long @ crown only.
(Good Rock) 1.75 m c/c staggered at
1.75 c/c along the tunnel
in the crown (top
120°only)
By Wedge analysis
To ascertain the adequacy of the typical support system proposed earlier on the basis of empirical
method, wedge analyses have been carried out using Unwedge software with the mapped joint sets
data. Detailed analyses indicate that wedges are formed on the :loor, left wall, right wall and
roof/crown of the tunnel.
The detailed analysis of the wedges of the top inclined pressure shaft is presented in Annexure-
9.9(a).
The top inclined pressure shaft is provided with 650 mm thick cement concrete lining considering the
minimum thickness required for the installation of the steel liner. Back:ill concrete of M20 grade is
used to back:ill the gap behind the steel liner.
Rock support system for the open cut rock slope includes shotcrete with wire mesh and grouted rock
anchors. Systematic drainage holes shall be provided in the bed rock. Drawing showing the details of
the support system for the excavation for the vertical pressure shaft is shown in drawing no:
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/009.
The Pressure Shaft will be excavated from the top with a pilot hole and from the bottom with a raise
climber. The vertical shaft will be provided with steel liner throughout the length and minimum
650.00 mm thick concrete back:illing. Concrete grade of M20 will be used to back:ill the gap behind
the steel liner.
The bottom pressure tunnel is provided with 650 mm thick cement concrete lining considering the
minimum thickness required for the installation of the steel liner. Back:ill concrete of M20 grade is
used to back:ill the gap behind the steel liner.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during geological
mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis.The details of the typical support system
for various rock mass classes for 6.0m diameter underground excavations on the basis RMR
classi:ications is presented in Table-9.16.
To ascertain the adequacy of the typical support system proposed earlier on the basis of empirical
method, wedge analyses have been carried out using Unwedge software with the mapped joint sets
data. Detailed analyses indicate that wedges are formed on the :loor, left wall, right wall and
roof/crown of the tunnel.
Unwedge analysis is carried out for the bottom horizontal pressure tunnel to :ind out the possible
wedges.
Wedge analysis is carried out with the support system of Class III. The support system based on the
empirical approach for class III rock i.e. 100 mm thick Shotcrete (SFRS) and 25mm dia 3.0 m long
grouted anchor bars at spacing of 1.5 m x 1.5 m is applied in wedge analysis. The support system is
checked to satisfy the above critical wedge failures. The pictorial representation of the wedges is also
presented.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during of same
diameter of 6.0m diameter proposed in Table-9.16.
Wedge analysis carried out with the support system as envisaged from empirical method based on
RMR basis. The table below summarized FOS with support for the critical wedges.
Thus, all these unstable wedges become stable when the support measures proposed in table are
provided. The details analysis of the wedges of the bottom horizontal pressure shaft is presented in
Annexure 9.9(b).
Grouting:
Consolidation Grouting and Contact Grouting is proposed in the entire length of the tunnel. Contact
grouting should be done at the bottom part of the steel liner also to avoid the cavities between the
steel liner and the concrete back:ill. The grouting details are provided based on the general practice
and IS codes. The details of the grouting holes and location are provided in the drawings.
Numerical analysis:
The tunnel is modeled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the actual
ground elevation. Minimum of 15 m on all the sides of the tunnel opening is considered in the model
which is about 2 times the tunnel opening. The boundary conditions are restrained in both the
directions in all the four sides. Gravity stress loading is applied on the tunnel. Phase2 model of the
tunnel model is as shown below.
Description Class II
boundary
Input
GSI 64 64
A blast damage zone of 2.0 m is considered from the tunnel boundary with the disturbance factor of
D=0.3. Intact rock properties are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out on the core samples.
The displacement of the tunnel before the installation of the support system is as shown below. The
maximum displacement observed was 1.4 mm. The displacement is less than 1% of the tunnel
opening which is 9.2 m.
ii) 25 dia grouted rock anchor, 4.0 m long, 1.5x1.5 m spacing with capacity of 15.5 T.
After the installation of the support system, the displacement and length of the plastic zone is reduced.
Conclusion
List of drawings pertinent to the rock support system and grouting is tabulated below:
Out of 5 water ways, one number of horizontal pressure shaft will be bifurcated into two branches, and
each branch shall carry water to feed 1 unit each of 126 MW. Velocity of :low in the branches is kept
equal to the velocity in the main penstock in order to minimise the head loss and turbulence at
bifurcation point. Hence, 4.25 m diameter is found to be suitable in keeping view to maintain the same
velocity in main & branch pressure shaft. The detailed calculations for sizing of branch pressure shaft
is provided in the following table:
The entire length of upstream water conductor system from end of intake gate to MIV has been
proposed with steel liner. The structural design of steel liner of water conductor system has been
worked out based on criteria provided in the IS:11639 (Part-2)-1995. Accordingly, the thickness of
steel liner is assessed keeping in view the internal pressure including water hammer effect. The rock
participation of 15% has been accounted for the design steel liner in pressure shaft from the end of
adit-1 junction to MIV since, the fault zone has been encountered at 60 m u/s from the adit-1. The
remaining upper portion i.e. top inclined pressure shaft, vertical pressure shaft & bottom horizontal
pressure shaft upto adit-1 have been designed without rock participation. The rock participation has
been worked out based on the IS: 4880 (Part-VII) -2011. The detailed calculations for rock
participation is presented in the Annexure-9.10(a). Two types steels grades have been used for this
water conductor system viz., ASTM-537 Cl-2 steel has been used upto half of the top vertical pressure
shaft and ASTM-517 Gr-F grade steel has been used for the remaining portion of WCS upto MIV
considering the water hammer pressures in the water conductor system.
The detailed calculations of steel liner thickness in the water conductor system for large unit and for
smaller unit are provided in the Annexure-9.10(b) and Annexure-9.10(c) respectively. The
thickness of plate varies from 18 mm to 38 mm with ASTM 537 Class-II and the thickness varies from
28 mm to 42 mm with ASTM 517 Grade-F steel. The arrangement details of steel liner for Large Unit &
Small unit along the water conductor system has been shown in the Drawing. No.
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/014. The maximum length of each ferrule will be 2.5 m. However, before
erection, two ferrules of 2.5 m will be joined together in the shop and each ferrule of 5m will be
transported for erection. All the joints will be welded joints. All shop welding of the longitudinal joints
will be double V-butt welds. The field welds will be single V-butt welds with backing strip. All the shop
welds will be checked by radiographic examination while all field welds will be tested by ultrasonic
examination. Hydraulic testing of ferrules will be carried at 1.5 times the design head before erection.
The summary of steel liner for large unit & small unit along water conductor system have been
provided in the Table-9.17 & Table-9.18 respectively.
Table 9.17: Summary of Steel Liner Thickness along Water Conductor System of Large Unit
Table 9.18: Summary of Steel Liner Thickness along Water Conductor System of Small Unit
9.11.1 General
The surface powerhouse has been planned to accommodate 6 units of Francis reversible type Turbines
corresponding to 1260MW installed capacity. The layout of Powerhouse has been prepared as per the
recommendations contained in IS 12800 (Part 2/sec1): 1989. Detailed calculations for arriving the
powerhouse dimensions are for larger and smaller are enclosed in Annexure 9.11(a) & 9.11(b)
respectively.
The powerhouse complex size is 151.45m (L) x 25.5m (W) x 51.2m (H). The center line of the turbine
601.20 m with size of 30 m (L) X 26.5 m (W) . the unloading bay is proposed at El. 625.20 m with size
of 15 m (L) X 26.5m (W) and located on right side to the power house. The crane beam level has been
proposed at El. 613.70 m.
The powerhouse will be of indoor type so that all the erection and maintenance will be taken up in the
powerhouse itself. Due considerations to the surface drainage, ventilation, lighting etc., has been given
while :ixing the size and location of various components. The location of Gantry columns is :inalized
considering the economy and the machine layout.
Machine Hall
There are four main :loors in the machine hall. The lowest :loor is at El.568.50 m and houses the main
inlet valve (MIV) for the units. Cooling water pumps, dewatering & drainage pumps shall be located on
the MIV :loor. The larger units are spaced at 26.0m c/c, while the smaller units are spaced at 23.0m
c/c. The Pump Turbine :loor is provided at EL. 591.050 m and houses the various pump turbine
auxiliaries and oil pressure units for governors including MIV for each unit. The generator :loor is
provided at EL 595.80 m and houses various Unit Auxiliary boards (UAB's) neutral grounding cubicles,
HP lubrication system, marshaling panels, etc. Necessary hatches for erection and removal of MIV shall
be provided at various :loors in the machine hall. The machine hall :loor is at EL. 601.20 m. This is the
main operating :loor and houses the unit control boards, control panels and excitation panels etc. The
provision and arrangement of various electromechanicals /electrical equipment, control equipment
and other auxiliaries are discussed in detail in Electro-mechanical chapter. The entrance for the
machine hall shall be through the lift & stair case provided from the unloading bay.
Transformer Building
The transformer building of size 165.35m (L) x 15.0m (W) x 21 m (H) is located downstream of the
powerhouse at EL 625.20 m. The building will be founded on rock. GIS :loor has been kept at EL
635.15 m. An EOT crane of capacity 10T with crane beam at EL. 646.55m has been provided in the
transformer building for handling various equipment. The structural framework of the building shall
be of RCC with Beams, slabs & columns and the covering Roof shall be structural steel Truss.
slope excavation during power house construction, whilst keeping the length of the waterways as
short as possible to avoid surge shaft.
The control room building is placed d/s parallel to the B-Line of the power house at elevation of
machine hall/ erection bay EL 601.20. The location of outdoor GIS building & switchyard have been
located further d/s on the terraces at elevation EL625.20 m & EL634.95 m respectively. Switchyard
area of about 27 m x 96 m. and connected by approach road to power house with a gradient of less
than 5%. Control cables from GIS building/ switchyard to the power house will be laid for the
electrical connections to the terminals of the transformers.
The lower reservoir MDDL 623.93 m is utilised for the setting out of centre line of turbine at EL 587.00
to retain reasonable suction head in pumping up as per IS 12800 (Pt-II). The general arrangements of
:loors and dimensioning of EM equipment’s are also :irmed up in accordance of IS 12800 (Pt-II)
provisions.
Horizontal layout
The :loors of the power house will contain the following items of electro-mechanical equipment or
rooms:
Foundation for butter:ly valve, drainage for penstock, access to drainage and
dewatering sumps, Cooling water panel, DT drain valve access, Oil sump tank for
governor and MIV.
Spiral casing, turbine runner, C/L of butter:ly valve, branch for service water.
Turbine pit, cooling water pumps and piping, HS lubrication unit, drainage and
dewatering pumps & valves, compressor depression system, HP air compressor
system, LP air Compressor system, brake and jack panel, brake dust collector,
gauge panel, HMC/governor and Electrical control panel for MIV.
AC excitation panels (VSI), Generator circuit breakers with LVAT cubicle, phase
reversal disconnecting switch, drainage and dewatering starter panel, DCDB,
Battery charger, control and relay panels, PLCC/FOTE panel, :lood pumps and
control panel.
601.20m Single phase generator transformers (for 240MW units) with spare limb, three
phase generator transformers (for 120MW units), Nitrogen injection :ire
protection system (NIFPS), Station transformers
The erection bay (:loor level 601.20 Mt.) is connected to the un loading bay (:loor level 625.20 Mt.) by
a staircase/service lift. Another four stair cases are located in machine hall :loor of the power house
(facing downstream) where connects all :loors between elevations 591.05 Mt. EL MIV :loor and 601.20
Mt. EL Machine hall :loor. Two openings of 3.0 m X 4.0 m and 4.8 m X 6.1 m, for equipment service and
Steel reinforcement
Reinforcement will be grade Fe 415/500 (0.2% proof stress or a yield stress of 415/500
N/mm2), cold worked, high-yield strength deformed bars, in accordance with IS:1786. Nominal clear
cover shall be as per IS456:2000 (Clause 26.4), except where concrete in contact with water or ground
water, in which case the cover to the longitudinal bars shall be increased to 50 mm.
Structural steel will be standard quality steel conforming to IS 226 or fusion welding quality steel
conforming to IS 2062.
Live Loads
The live loads include uniformly distributed floor loads, equipment standing loads, equipment
wheel loads, trucks, crane lifting loads and similar items. The uniform floor live load will be
disregarded for areas occupied by equipment whose weight is specifically included in the dead
load. However, uniform live load must be considered for accessible areas beneath equipment,
➢ Elsewhere: 5 kN/m2
Wind loads
Wind loads are de:ined as per the provisions of IS 875 (Part 3): 1987: The Saundatti site is located at
250 km from the coast. The basic wind speed Vb. for a 50-year return period, is 33 m/s (see Fig. 1 of
the code). As per Clause 5.3.2, the Terrain is Category 3.
The power house is a Class C structure as it is longer than 50 m. As per IS 875 (part 3), the importance
factor, k1, is 1.05. The terrain, height, and structure size factors, k2, is 1.115. The topography factor, k3,
equals 1 + Cs, where C =0.36 for slopes steeper than 17° (this is the case for the power house). The
factors is given by Fig. 14 and, for the topography prevalent at the power house, was determined to be
0.3. Therefore, the topography factor, k3, is 1.18.
The design wind velocity is Vz= Vb x kl x k2 x k3, and the design wind pressure in N/mm2 is equal to
by pz= 0.6 Vz2. For wind parallel to the longer power house side, i.e. for Ɵ=0°:
• The windward pressure coef:icient is +0.7, the leeward pressure coef:icient is -0.4.
• The pressure coef:icient for the roof is -0.8 on the windward half and -0.6 on the leeward half
of the roof.
For a wind direction perpendicular to the long power house side, i.e.: for Ɵ =90°,
• The pressure coef:icient for the roof is -0.8 on the windward half and -0.8 on the leeward half
of the roof.
The power house erection bay doors can be assumed closed during strong winds. Therefore, for the
calculation of the internal pressure coef:icients, the power house will be considered to have medium-
sized openings of between 5 to 20% of the wall area. It will be examined for values of internal pressure
coef:icient (Cpi) of +0.5 and -0.5, to determine which causes the greater effect on the individual
structural elements.
F= (Cpe - Cpi) x A x Pd where A is the surface area of the structural element and Pd is its
corresponding design wind pressure.
Seismic loads:
The horizontal Seismic coef:icient Ah for a structure shall be determined by the following expression
as per IS1893(Part-1):2002
Ah=ZI/2R x (Sa/g)
Where
All the above-mentioned loads (Dead Load, Live Load, wind Load/Seismic Load & Crane Loads) are
been applied in STAAD Pro considering a single bay of the Power House and the structure is being
analysed for different load combinations as per the relevant codal provisions and based on the STAAD
analysis results the Column sizing has been :inalised and Designed. The de:lections are also checked
based on the analysis results and are kept within the allowable limits. All the detailed load calculations
and results are attached in separate Annexure 9.12.
The limit state method will generally be used for structural design, adopting characteristic and design
values and partial safety factors for loads and material strengths, as speci:ied in IS 456-2000, Clause-5,
to ensure an adequate Degree of safety and serviceability.
For the serviceability limit state, all elements of concrete will then be checked for de:lection and crack
limitations, as per IS: 456-2000, Clause-42 and Clause-43, and in accordance with Clause-23.2.1, for
vertical de:lection limits, and Section Clause-26.3 for Spacing of reinforcement.
Note, however. that instead of crack width calculations, as per Annex-F of IS 456:2000, one can limit
the reinforcing steel tensile stress to 195 N/mm2 for the service level combination. This corresponds
approximately to an average crack width limitation of 0.3 mm, as given in IS 456-2000 Clause-35.3.2.
For-walls and slabs exposed to moisture, or in contact with soil or ground water, the crack limit will be
0.2 mm, and this can be allowed for by limiting the tensile stress of the reinforcing steel to130 N/mm2.
Design stresses
Design bond stresses to be assumed for M 25 concrete are as follows:
➢ Plain bars: 1.4 N/mm2
➢ Deformed bars: 2.24 N/mm2
Compression (Flexural): as per Clause-38 of IS 456:2000
Compression (Direct): as per Clause-39 of IS 456: 2000
Shear: this value depends on the quantity of longitudinal tension reinforcement and concrete grade
provided. but shall not exceed 2.8 N/mm2 for M 20 concrete.
Torsion (pure and combined with shear): as per Clause-40 of IS 456:2000.
For structural steel conforming to IS 226 or IS 2062, the permissible axial, bending, shear, bearing and
combined stresses shall be as given in IS 800. section III.
Applicable codes and standards
The following codes and standards are applicable to this section of the design report:
1. IS 456: Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete (fourth revision-(2000)
2. IS 2062: Speci:ication for structural steel (fusion welded quality) - (latest quality)
3. IS 800: Code of practice for the use of structural steel in general building construction (latest
revision)
4. IS 875: Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures (latest
revision)
5. IS 1786: Speci:ication for high strength deformed steel bars and wires for concrete reinforcement
(latest revision)
6. IS 1893: Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures (latest revision)
The average ground elevation at the proposed power house is varies from EL 661 to EL 652 and the
deepest excavation is proposed at EL 568.50 including the draft tube pit. The height of vertical
excavation is about 92 m.
The foundation grade of the proposed power house is at EL 568.50 and service bay is at EL 601.20.
The excavation below the service bay shall be :illed upto spiral case and turbine :loor. Thus, out of the
92m vertical excavation, about 60 m would be the permanent cut slope.
At the proposed location of the power house, it is estimated that the thickness of the slope wash
material is about 5 m to 7m and the depth of the weathered zone below the slope wash material is
about 25 to 40 m. The foundation grade rock for the proposed power house will be fresh granite.
Excavation of cut slopes in slopewash is proposed to be carried out in 1H: 1V slope. Below the
slopewash material, excavation in the weathered zone will be carried out in 1H:4V, with a bench of 4 m
and vertical depth of 10m. Below the weathered zone excavation will be carried out in 1H: 6V slope
down to the deepest foundation with 4m wide berm after each 12m vertical bench excavation. The
details of the average cuts slope around the power house pit excavation is given in table below.
Table 9.19: Details of cut slopes
S.
Slope segment Slope direction Slope Angle
No
1 Right Slope (West) 090° 62°
2 Left Slope (East) 270° 57°
3 Upstream Slope (North) 180° 62°
4 Downstream Slope (South) 360° 67°
Stereonet plot of the right side slope (west slope) is given below.
Dip
Joint Dip
Direction
S1 41° 013°
S2 25° 004°
S3 30° 262°
S4 47° 179°
J2a 72° 118°
J2b 80° 305°
J3a 72° 245°
J3b 80° 059°
J4a 78° 168°
J4b 80° 357°
West
62° 090°
Slope
The kinematic analysis is carried out for the proposed excavated slope to study the possibility of
planar and wedge failure.
From the above stereonet plot for the north slope as shown above, the following joint set combinations
may trigger wedge failure.
I. S4 and J3b
SWedge from Rocscience is used to study the factor of study along the possible wedge failure
combinations. The detailed analysis of the power house rock cut slope stability is attached as
Annexure-9.13.
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors at
1.5x1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. Also systematic 6.5 m long
drainage holes @3.0 m c/c will be provided to keep the sloped safe from developing pore pressure
during rainy season.
Dip
Joint Dip
Direction
S1 41° 013°
S2 25° 004°
S3 30° 262°
S4 47° 179°
J2a 72° 118°
J2b 80° 305°
J3a 72° 245°
J3b 80° 059°
J4a 78° 168°
J4b 80° 357°
North
62° 180°
Slope
The stereoplot exhibits that for North Slope (Slope direction N180°) the average strike of S4 joints is
parallel to the trend of the proposed cut slope and dip amount (Ψp) (S4=47°) is greater than the
friction angle Ø=40°, Therefore, only S4 joint set ful:ils the criteria for planar failure {as (Ψf =62° >
Ψp=47°) and Ψp=47° > Ø=40°}.
From the above stereonet plot for the north slope as shown above, the following joint set combinations
may trigger wedge failure.
I. J2a and J3a
II. S4 and J2a
III. S4 and J3a
The possibility of failure along the joint planes is studied and the results are summarized below.
For south slope (Slope direction N360°) the average strike of S1 joint set is near parallel to the trend of
the cut slope. Also, the dip amount (Ψp) S1=41° is greater than the friction angle (Ø=40°) of the rock
mass and slope angle of cut slopes (Ψf =67°) is greater than the dip amount (Ψp=41°). Hence the
planar failure is possible along joint S1.
Also, the joint set S2 is parallel to the trend of the cut slope, but the dip amount (Ψp) S2=25° is less the
friction angle, hence ruling out the possibility of the planar failure.
The possibility of the wedge formation for the proposed cut slope is studied and it is found that the
following combination of joint sets may trigger the wedge failure.
I. S1 and J2b
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 46.0 m long grouted rock anchors at
1.5x1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. Also, systematic 6.5 m long
drainage holes @3.0 m c/c will be provided to keep the sloped safe from developing pore pressure
during rainy season.
The details of the power house plan at various elevations and sections are shown in drawing no:
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/016 to 022.
The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to maintain
the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis. The analysis is
carried out using Slide software.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI value
of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blasting over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The blast
damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excavation. The disturbance factor (D) is
considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input parameters
are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass properties are as tabulated
below
The slide model with the properties of the material is shown as below.
The model generated is analysed for the no support conditions initially. The minimum factor of safety
is 0.628 is passing through the overburden.
In the overburden, 6.0 m long SDA @ 1.5mx1.5m spacing is planned. In the rock, the 6.0 m long GRA @
1.5mx1.5m is planned. The factor of safety after the installation of the support system is 1.559. The
following :igure shows the slip circle along the global minimum circle.
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condition also. The horizontal earthquake
acceleration is 0.12g and vertical earthquake acceleration is 0.08g as per the site speci:ic seismic
parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.228.
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors at
1.5x1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the designed
support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to maintain
the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis. The analysis is
carried out using Slide software.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI value
The effect of blasting over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The blast
damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excavation. The disturbance factor (D) is
considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input parameters
are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass properties are as tabulated
below
The slide model with the properties of the material is shown as below.
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condition also. The horizontal earthquake
acceleration is 0.12g and vertical earthquake acceleration is 0.08g as per the site speci:ic seismic
parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.565.
East Side
1 0.596 1.887 1.565
Slope (LS)
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors at
1.5x1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the designed
support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
3.North Side Slope: (CS):
C. Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM):
The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to maintain
the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis. The analysis is
carried out using Slide software.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI value
of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blasting over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The blast
damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excavation. The disturbance factor (D) is
considered to be 0.7 in the face.
The slide model with the properties of the material is shown as below.
North Side
1 0.445 3.958 3.329
Slope (CS)
Support Design
Grouted rock anchors (GRA) and self-drilling anchors are proposed to be used in the rock excavation
and overburden excavation respectively. The support capacities of the various bolt considered in the
analysis are summarized below.
25 dia GRA , 6.0 m long - 155 kN
25 dia SDA, 6.0 m long - 150kN
Bond length of these anchors is considered to be 70% of the total length of the anchors. The cut slope
will be supported by 75mm thick shotcrete. The shotcrete is modelled as the material model.
Various combinations of the support system are analysed by varying the spacing and length. The slide
model with the proposed support system is shown below.
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condition also. The horizontal earthquake
acceleration is 0.12g and vertical earthquake acceleration is 0.08g as per the site speci:ic seismic
parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.830.
South Side
1 0.749 2.518 1.830
Slope (CS)
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors at
1.5mx1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the designed
support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
Four nos. each of 7.0 m dia and two nos. each of 5.0m circular shaped tail race tunnels start off from
the machines in the power house. The draft tube liner at the outlet is connected to the Tail Race
Tunnel. These tunnels are sized in such a way that they will allow a smooth passage of water from the
machine. The length of each tunnel is about 227.97m. A vertical slide gate type with a hydraulic hoist
has been proposed at the end of each of the Tail Race Tunnel. These gates shall be operated during the
maintenance of the generating units, from a platform at the top of TRT outlet at EL. 642.50m.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during geological
mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis.
The details of the support system for various rock mass classes for 7.0m diameter TRT on the basis
RMR classi:ications is presented below.
Wedge analysis carried out with the support system as envisaged from empirical method on RMR
basis. The table below summarizes FoS without and with support for critical wedges.
Combinaon
Joint Combinaon Posion of crical wedges FoS (with support)
no.
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper Right 2.591
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper le! 8.568
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof Wedge 2.263
List of drawings pertinent to the excavation, rock support system and grouting is tabulated below:
Numerical analysis:
The tunnel is modeled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the actual
ground elevation. Minimum of 17 m on all the sides of the tunnel opening is considered in the model
which is about 2 times the tunnel opening. The boundary conditions are restrained in both the
directions in all the four sides. Gravity stress loading is applied on the tunnel. Phase2 model of the
tunnel model is as shown below.
Description Class II
Blast zone 2m Other
from the tunnel zone
boundary
Input
Intact rock UCS σci (MPa) 55 55
Hoek Brown constant mi 16.80 16.80
(intact)
Modulus of Elasticity E (MPa) 40000 40000
(Intact)
Average RMR RMR 69 69
GSI 64 64
Disturbance factor D 0.3 0
Hoek Brown material mb 3.70163 4.6444
constant (rock mass)
Hoek Brown material s 0.01174 0.01832
constant
Hoek Brown material a 0.5000 0.5000
constant
A blast damage zone of 2.0 m is considered from the tunnel boundary with the disturbance factor of
D=0.3. Intact rock properties are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out on the core samples.
The tunnel is modelled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the actual
ground elevation. The vertical rock cover is about 28m, hence on the top, the model is considered upto
to the actual top elevation. The boundary conditions applied on the tunnel are shown in the :ig. bellow.
Phase2 model of the tunnel model is as shown below.
The displacement of the tunnel before the installation of the support system is as shown below. The
maximum displacement observed was 4.0 mm at the spring level. The displacement is less than 1% of
the tunnel opening which is 9.8 m.
The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to :ind the post
support behavior of the tunnel.
Based on the wedge analysis carried out the support system is required for the supporting the wedges.
The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to :ind the post
support behavior of the tunnel.
After the installation of the support system, the displacement and length of the plastic zone is reduced.
Conclusion
From the wedge analysis, the unstable wedges along the periphery of the tunnel is found and
stabilized with the support system. Later numerical analysis is carried out to :ind the displacement of
the tunnel. The tunnel displacement is within the permissible limit. The support system arrived by the
empirical approach is veri:ied and found to be safe.
The Outlet Structure is located at the end of the tailrace tunnel located near the proposed lower
reservoir. The outlet structure will be function as intake structure during pumping mode. One number
straight type Outlet structure for each unit having symmetrical approach has been envisaged on the
lower reservoir to pump back the design pump discharges of 651.78 cumec back into the upper
reservoir. The size and shape of the outlet located at the end of the tail race tunnel opening in the
lower reservoir is almost similar to the power intake. The tail race tunnel inlet entry is provided with a
smooth transition for entry of the required discharges.
Six numbers of individual diffuser/horizontal type of intakes have been proposed at the end of six
numbers of Tail Race Tunnels (TRT) to pump the water from lower reservoir. From the six numbers
outlet structures, 4 numbers are big size which will be connected to large units TRT’s and two
numbers are small size which will be connected to small unit TRT’s. The opening of outlet structure
and trash racks arrangements are designed considering the pumping discharge of each unit.
In all the outlet structures the trash rack has been aligned at 15o inclined with vertical with reference
to the IS:11388-2012. Accordingly, the trashrack has been designed for velocity of 0.95 m/s (i.e. to
maintain the velocity at trashrack is less than or equal to 1.0 m/s) for large unit with turbine discharge
of 136.56 m3/s. Correspondingly, for small unit the trashrack has been designed for velocity of 0.88
m/s. The :lare angle of 13.12o has been adopted for the outlet structure wall between the start of
Outlet and TRT to minimize the head loss and to avoid cavitation in the Tail Race Tunnel. Based on this
criteria, four numbers of each 23.5 (W) X 8.0 m (H) outlet opening with trash rack arrangement of 2
panels of each 6.80 m (W) X 8.28 m (H) & one number panel of 6.9 m (W) X 8.28 m (H) has been
proposed for large units. Similarly, two numbers of each 20.0 (W) X 5.2 m (H) outlet opening with
trash rack arrangement of 2 panels of each 5.65 m (W) X 5.38 m (H) & one number panel of 5.7 m (W)
X 5.38 m (H) has been proposed for small units. The hydraulic calculations for sizing of outlet
The minimum submergence of the outlet has been checked with reference to the Clause No. 5.2 of
IS:9761-1995 for a discharge corresponding to pumping design discharge to prevent vortex formation
and entry of air in to the system. Accordingly, the MDDL at the outlet structure has been :ixed at El.
623.93 m based on the requirement of minimum submergence to prevent vortex formation and entry
of air in to the tunnel. Center line elevation & invert level of outlet structure has been provided at El.
614.10 m & El. 610.60 respectively. The detailed hydraulic calculations for submergence are attached
in the Annexure-9.15. Also, an antivortex devises have been proposed in front of the outlet structure
with 1.5 m thick beams at a spacing of 1.5 m to reduce vortex formation during pumping. The drawing
details of an Outlet structure showing Plan & sections are given in the drawing. No.
AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/027 & 028.
The water from the machines, is lead back to the lower reservoir through a tail race channel. Water
from the draft tube of each of the machines will enter in to a tail pool constructed with RCC walls on
three sides. The tail pool is connected to a tail race channel that conveys the water into the Lower
Reservoir. The discharge capacity is determined by the Manning’s formula given below
1 (2 / 3 ) (1 / 2 )
Q=A R S
n
Where
n = Co-ef:icient of Rugosity
A
P
R = Hydraulic mean radius in m
The size of the tail race channel has been :ixed based on the criteria of limiting velocity (less than 2.7
m/s) in concrete lined channel in reference with clause no. 8.8.5 of IS:10430-2000. Accordingly, the
velocity in the channel is 2.22 m/s has been worked out corresponding to the design discharge of
683.12 m3/s with size of 45 m wide & 6.0 m depth of :low. Similarly, a bed slope of 1H:7000V & side
slopes 1H:1V of channel has been considered for the design of channel. The drawing details viz., Plan,
L-section & Cross sections are given in Drg. No. AA/POWER/2209/CIVIL/029.
The surface water during storm to Saundatti PSP power house is contributed from upstream
catchment. The catchment area on the upstream of power house is 1.10 sqkms contributing a peak
discharge of 22.15cum. It is proposed to construct an open channel on one of the berms on the left and
right side cut slopes of the power house and divert the :lows into the tail race pool. The detailed
calculations for storm water discharge is provided in Annexure-9.16 (of Volume II: Designs).
However, the proposed layout of the drains are con:irmed upon once the power house has been
excavated and :ine tuned subject to the site conditions.
9.16.1 GENERAL
The Hydro mechanical equipment at Gandhisagar PSP will comprise the following:
Design features and other details of these equipments are presented in the following sections.
A trash rack is proposed in front of the intake conduits to prevent the entrance of any trash. The trash
rack is designed to have minimum head loss and minimum vibration. Trash racks are proposed with
an inclination of 750 with horizontal apron. The steel :lats/bars of size 75 mm x 16 mm thick with
rounded edge @ 76 mm c/c has been provided as trash bars. The clear spacing between the trash bars
shall however be veri:ied by the supplier of the turbine machines based on the minimum spacing's of
the runner blades. Each panel of the Trash rack has been supported with suitable number of
horizontal girders so that, the unsupported length of the trash bars should not be more than the value
permitted as per IS:11388-2012. Lifting lugs have been provided to facilitate the lowering & lifting of
each trash rack panel. All the units /panels of the trash rack are interchangeable. The trash panels will
be supported on main piers, intermediate piers & rib beams of reinforced concrete. The technical
parameters of intake trash rack elements are provided in the Table 9.20.
i No. of Vent 5
ii Clear Width between Middle Piers (m) 6.90(1 no. for each unit)
iii Clear Width between side piers (m) 6.80 (2 no. for each unit)
iv Vertical height of TRs (m) 7.50
v Sill level EL 811.40 m
vi Full Reservoir Level (FRL) EL 855.00 m
vii Top level of trash rack EL 819.90 m
viii Inclination of trash rack 75º (with horizontal)
ix Spacing between trash bars 150mm
x velocity through the racks restricted to 1.0 m/sec
9.16.3 Intake Maintenance Gates
One number of Maintenance gate for all intake openings of size each 4.95 m wide x 6.0 m high are
proposed on upstream of intake service gate to facilitate repair and maintenance of Intake service
gates. Sill level of gate is proposed at EL. 811.40m. The gates have been proposed in accordance with
IS: 4622-2003 for water head corresponding to FRL 855.0 m. The gates have an upstream skin plate
and upstream sealing. The gate will be operated by mean of one common gantry crane of adequate
capacity provided at operating EL. 858.0 m. The stoplog gate will be operated (lifting & lowering)
under balanced head condition. The technical parameters of intake maintenance gate are provided in
the Table 9.21.
One number of Service gate for each intake opening of size of 4.95 m wide x 6.0 m high are proposed at
One number of Service gate for each outlet opening are proposed at the end of TRT to cut-off water
:low from the lower reservoir into TRT. One number of service gate of size 5.8 m wide X 7.0 m high for
each of the units from 3 to 6 and one number of service gate of size 4.2 m wide X 5.0 m high for each of
the unit 1 & 2. Sill level of all the gates is proposed at EL. 610.6 m. The gates have been proposed in
accordance with IS: 46222003 for water head corresponding to FRL 633.83 m. The gates have
downstream skin plate and downstream sealing with respect to the pumping. The gate will be
operated by means of independent hydraulic hoist of adequate capacity provided at operating EL.
637.00 m. The service gate will be operated (lifting & lowering) under unbalanced head condition. The
technical parameters of outlet service gate are provided in the Table 9.23.
Two set of stoplogs for maintenance of outlet service gate has been proposed in upstream of service
gate in respect of pumping. One set of stoplog of size 5.8 m wide X 7.0 m high for 4 numbers of units
(from unit-3 to 6) and one set of stoplog of size 4.2 m wide X 5.0 m high for 2 numbers of units (Unit-1
& 2). Sill level of all the gates is proposed at EL. 610.60 m. The gates have been proposed in accordance
with IS: 46222003 for water head corresponding to FRL 633.83 m. The gates have upstream skin plate
and upstream sealing with respect to the pumping. The gate will be operated by mean of one common
gantry crane of adequate capacity provided at operating EL. 637.00 m. The stoplog gate will be
operated (lifting & lowering) under balanced head condition. The technical parameters of outlet
stoplog gate are provided in the Table 9.24.
A trash rack is proposed in front of the outlet structure to prevent the entrance of trash during
i No. of Vent 6
6.84 m (for units 3 to 6) & 5.7 m (for units
ii Clear Width between Middle Piers (m)
- 1 & 2)
6.83 m – 2 Nos. (for units 3 to 6) & 5.65 m
iii Clear Width between side piers (m)
– 2 Nos. (for units - 1 & 2)
8.0 m (for units 3 to 6) & 5.2 m (for units -
iv Vertical height of TRs (m)
1 & 2)
v Sill level EL 610.60 m
vi Full Reservoir Level (FRL) EL 633.83 m
vii Inclination of trash rack 75º (with horizontal)
viii Spacing between trash bars 76 mm c/c
ix velocity through the racks restricted to 1.0 m/sec
The various instruments including remote control system for the remote control operation of all gates
along-with programmable computerized automatic reservoir monitoring control system is provided in
the main control room, in addition to individual operation system provided at top of pier. The
programmable reservoir monitoring and control system shall include all necessary instrumentation
required for monitoring and control of reservoir including water level measuring systems, gate
position indication transducers, discharge measuring devices etc. The communication system shall be
through :ibre optic cable. Provision of power back up of adequate capacity will also be made (under
the scope of electromechanical works) for the operation of hydro mechanical equipment in case of
power failure. The diesel generating set shall be located in the control rooms to provide back-up
supply to gate operating equipments in case of power failures.
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURES
Annexure-9.1 Stability Analysis of Rockfill Dam
Annexure-9.2(a) Freeboard Requirement in Embankment Dams
(IS:10635:1993)
Annexure-9.2(b) Freeboard Requirement in Embankment Dams (USBR
Design Standards No. 13)
Annexure-9.3 Hydraulic Design of Bottom Outlet (Upper Reservoir)
Annexure-9.4 Hydraulic Calculations for Sizing of Intake & Trashrack
Annexure-9.5 Sizing of Air vent Pipe
Annexure-9.6 Head Loss Calculations of the Project
Annexure-9.7(a) Transient Analysis for Longer Water Conductor System
(for Large Unit)
Annexure-9.8 Calculations for Economic Diameter of Pressure Shaft
Annexure-9.9(a) Support Design of Top Inclined Pressure Shaft
Annexure-9.9(b) Support Design of Bottom Horizontal Pressure Shaft
Annexure-9.9(c) Support Design of Tail Race Tunnel
Annexure-9.10(a) Calculations of Rock Participation for Design of Steel
Liner
Annexure-9.10(b) Steel Liner Calculations for Pressure Shaft along Large
Unit-252MW
Annexure-9.10(c) Steel Liner Calculations for Pressure Shaft along Small
Unit-126MW
Annexure-9.11(a) Calculations for Powerhouse Dimensioning (Large Unit)
Annexure-9.11(b) Calculations for Powerhouse Dimensioning (Small Unit)
Annexure-9.12 Detailed Load Calculations and Results in Structural
Design of the Powerhouse
Annexure-9.13 Slope Stability Analysis of Powerhouse Cut Slope
Annexure-9.14 Detailed Design of concrete lining in Tail Race Tunnel
Annexure-9.15 Hydraulic calculations for sizing of outlet structure &
trashrack
Annexure-9.16 Detailed Calculations For Storm Water Discharge
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ANNEXURE – 9.1
STABILITY ANALYSIS OF ROCKFILL DAM
1.0. GENERAL
This design report deals with the main characteristics of the Saundatti rock fill dam and it
illustrates the assumptions and results of the stability verifications of dam.
Description Characteristics
Max dam height 43m
Max crest length(length of dam) 5776m
Base width (upstream to 206m
downstream toe)
Upstream slope 2.25:1 (H/V)
Downstream slope 1.75:1(H/V)
Top width of Dam 10m
FRL El +855.0m
MDDL El +825.0m
Upstream Berm El +828.0m & El +843.0m
Downstream Berm El +828.0m & El +843.0m
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According to the Indian Standards (IS 7894-1975) Stability verifications were carried out for the
dam embankment in order to identify the safety factors relative to the potential critical slip
surfaces, and verify that the values of the safety factors satisfy the criteria of dam stability.
The section with maximum height 38m is selected for the verification of dam.
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The main purposes of carrying out the seepage analysis for the project is to estimate the pore
water pressures inside the dam and in the foundation, used for the assessment of the global
stability of the dam.
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In general, the SEEP/W program can be used for modeling a saturated-only flow or both a
saturated and unsaturated flow condition. The typical saturated-only flow problem is a confined
flow problem, such as seepage flow beneath a structure. The saturated and unsaturated flow is an
unconfined flow problem, such as a flow through an embankment dam.
After creating a computer model of the embankment dam with determined material properties and
geometrical conditions, the pore water pressures developed within the body of the dam and in the
foundation under steady state seepage has been initially estimated with the help of the SEEP/W
software.
The VWC function describes the capability of the soil to store water under changes in matric
pressure. Each type of soil has a different volumetric water content function; sand will drain faster
than silt, and silt needs less time to drain than a clay soil.
The embankment, during normal operating condition, is expected to be partially saturated and
therefore the relevant materials (dam body, rip-rap, drain, downstream toe) are modeled by
unsaturated/saturated material model, which requires the definition of the following information:
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The saturated hydraulic conductivities of dam materials is shown in Table 1.2. The functions listed
above are estimated on the basis of the grain size distribution for each materials and are
illustrated in the Figure 1.3.
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B) Calculation Methodology
The study is carried out following the methodology and basic assumptions established in the
following guidelines and regulations:
Indian Standard, “Code of practice for stability analysis of earth dams”, IS 7894-1975;
The failure mechanism of earth fill dams is the creation of slipping surfaces involving the
embankment alone or the embankment and foundation together. Therefore, the stability
assessment was aimed at establishing which sliding surfaces are potentially unstable and assess
their safety factors under different load conditions.
The stability analysis was performed according to the limit equilibrium method which assumes a
rigid behavior of materials (Mohr-Coulomb criterion is adopted for all the materials involved in the
stability calculations). The sliding stability was assessed by means of a Sliding Safety Factor (SSF)
as a measure of the resistance of the structure against sliding. This SSF was defined as the ratio of
the maximum resisting shear to the acting shear on the slip surface.
For all the load conditions a bi-dimensional stability analysis was carried out identifying the
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potentially most critical sliding surfaces within the dam body and foundation with the minimum
safety factor.
The calculation methods usually adopted consider the following calculation methods:
• Bishop's Simplified;
• Janbu's Simplified;
• Morgenstern-Price/GLE.
These limit equilibrium methods use different assumptions to make the number of equations
necessary to describe the equilibrium of the soil mass above the slip surface divided into a finite
number of vertical slices equal to the number of unknowns. These methods also differ with regard
to which equilibrium equations are satisfied:
Vertical Horizontal
Moreover:
• BISHOP'S SIMPLIFIED: the resultant inter-slice forces are horizontal (i.e., there are no
inter-slice shear forces).
• JANBU'S SIMPLIFIED: the resultant inter-slice forces are horizontal. An empirical
correction factor, So, is used to account for inter-slice shear force.
• MORGENSTERN-PRICE: the direction of the resultant inter-slice forces is determined
using a suited function λ, which is assumed to be a half-sine function.
Since the Morgenstern-Price method is the most complete from a point of view of the model
assumptions, it was selected for the stability assessment.
The stability calculations were carried out using the GEOSTUDIO software. It analyses all possible
sliding surfaces centered in an assigned research mesh, calculates the safety factor for each of
them and identifies the one with the lowest SF value, on the basis of:
• The geometry of embankment and foundation;
• The properties of materials (i.e., unit weight and shear strength);
• External loads (i.e., reservoir load, earthquake).
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The final result identifies the safety factor for each possible sliding center and which allows to find
the minimum one, together with the related sliding surface.
C) Analysis Procedure
The procedure of arriving at driving and resisting forces involves assumption of a tentative cross-
section of the embankment, a possible circular failure surface, division of the slip circle mass into a
number of slices, calculation of forces on each slice and summation of the forces. The factor of
safety against sliding for assumed failure surface is obtained.
Analysis of stability can be done either in terms of total stress or effective stress depending upon
the soil properties, loading conditions and the prevailing stage of construction.
τ = cu + σn tanφu
b) Effective stress method: This method of analysis takes into account the pore water pressures
for the state at which stability is to be analysed. Shear Strength in this case may be given as
follows.
While performing the stability evaluations, the worst load conditions have been considered (i.e.
those conditions that cause the safety factor to be minimum). Each load condition defines a
scenario for which an allowable safety factor was defined according to the guidelines and the best
international practices.
Each scenario was analyzed in GEOSTUDIO to define the resulting safety factor and compare it to
the required minimum safety factor.
The analyzed scenarios included the following loading conditions and the allowable safety factors:
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The above table can be read with the help of the following adopted acronyms:
• EOC = End Of Construction (empty reservoir);
• SSP = Steady Seepage with Reservoir Full;
• SDD = Sudden Drawdown.
The dam stability evaluation has been performed considering the total and effective stresses
(depending on the load combination) induced inside the dam embankment and the foundation
materials by the filtering water, in particular:
• Load combinations 1 (EOC): the piezometric level is set at ground level elevation;
• Load combinations 2 and 3 (SSP): the piezometric level and the relevant pore pressures are
estimated considering a constant total head of 855 m.a.s.l. as upstream boundary
condition;
• Load combinations 4 and 5 (SDD): Sudden drawdown condition has been considered from
Full Supply level (F.S.L) (855.00 m) to Minimum Draw down Level (825m).
D) Seismic Load
The analysis of the overall stability of the dam embankment was performed considering also the
effects of earthquakes through the pseudo-static method.
In the pseudo-static analysis, the seismic action will be represented by a set of horizontal and
vertical static forces equal to the product of the gravity forces and seismic coefficients.
As per IS:1983-1984, the horizontal seismic coefficient is given by the following equation:
αh = β.I.αO
β is a coefficient depending on the soil foundation system which is 1 for rock foundation.
I is a factor depending on the importance of the structures which is equal to 3 for dams
αO is the basic horizontal seismic coefficient which is 0.04 for Zone III
The horizontal coefficients works out to be
αh = 0.12
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The vertical seismic coefficient (αv) can be taken as 1/2 of the horizontal seismic coefficient, which
is 0.06.
E) Methodology for Sudden Drawdown Analysis
The sudden drawdown analysis was done using finite element transient seepage analysis with
SEEP/W. The hydraulic properties of the materials and the variation of reservoir head with time
due to drawdown is considered in the analysis. The Factor of Safety of the embankment dam at
different times during the entire drawdown process is evaluated using SLOPE/W. The drawdown
from Full Supply Level Level to Minimum Draw Down Level is considered for the analysis.
The duration of drawdown from Full Supply Level Level to Minimum Draw Down Level is
considered as 11 hrs for the reservoir.
1.6 RESULTS
Results of slope stability analysis is carried out using Geostudio 2018 software are summarized in
Table 1.4.
Table 1.4: Summary of the results of stability analysis
Condition Slope Shear strength Factor of Minimum
considered parameters Safety acceptable
Factor of Safety
End of construction Upstream Undrained (total) 2.139 1.0
strengths
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Freeboard Requirement in Embankment Dams
(IS:10635:1993)
Saundatti Upper Reservoir Annexure-9.2(a)
Fetch calculations for FRL Condition (As per IS:10635)
For FRL/MWL condition
Basic wind Speed : Vb = 140.400 kmph
Design wind speed Vz = Vb*K1*K2*K3
K1 = 1.06 (Table-1 of 875-III)
(Table-2 of 875-III, terrain
K2 = 1.06 Category-3 & class-B)
K3 = 1.00
Design wind speed Vz = 157.75
= 43.82 m/sec
Calculation of Effective Fetch
= 39.00 m/sec
Calculation of Effective Fetch
α (Degrees) Xi
42 430.250
36 546.920
30 615.350
24 713.110
18 857.830
12 964.890
6 1065.130
0 1978.920
6 1793.710
12 1564.380
18 877.030
24 757.640
30 674.740
36 609.240
42 553.960
14003.10
Length of radials = 14003.10 m
= 14.00 km
No of radials = 15.00
Total No of days
Reservoir Net head (m) Reservoir
Reservoir Gross Head Discharge required to
S.no Volume Elevation in Head Loss after Losses Routing in
Volume in (m) (Cumecs) draw down
(m) Days
MCUM the reservoir
1 855.00 29.22 40.000 23.066 16.93 82.417
2 0.94 854.00 28.28 39.000 22.490 16.51 81.380 0.13 0.13
3 0.94 853.00 27.33 38.000 21.913 16.09 80.330 0.13 0.27
4 0.94 852.00 26.39 37.000 21.336 15.66 79.266 0.14 0.40
5 0.94 851.00 25.45 36.000 20.760 15.24 78.188 0.14 0.54
6 0.94 850.00 24.51 35.000 20.183 14.82 77.094 0.14 0.68
7 0.94 849.00 23.56 34.000 19.606 14.39 75.985 0.14 0.82
8 0.94 848.00 22.62 33.000 19.030 13.97 74.859 0.14 0.96
9 0.94 847.00 21.68 32.000 18.453 13.55 73.716 0.15 1.11
10 0.94 846.00 20.73 31.000 17.876 13.12 72.555 0.15 1.26
11 0.94 845.00 19.79 30.000 17.300 12.70 71.375 0.15 1.41
12 0.94 844.00 18.85 29.000 16.723 12.28 70.176 0.15 1.56
13 0.94 843.00 17.91 28.000 16.146 11.85 68.955 0.16 1.72
14 0.94 842.00 16.96 27.000 15.570 11.43 67.713 0.16 1.88
15 0.94 841.00 16.02 26.000 14.993 11.01 66.447 0.16 2.04
16 0.94 840.00 15.08 25.000 14.416 10.58 65.157 0.16 2.20
17 0.94 839.00 14.14 24.000 13.840 10.16 63.840 0.17 2.37
18 0.94 838.00 13.19 23.000 13.263 9.74 62.496 0.17 2.54
19 0.94 837.00 12.25 22.000 12.686 9.31 61.122 0.17 2.71
20 0.94 836.00 11.31 21.000 12.110 8.89 59.717 0.18 2.89
21 0.94 835.00 10.36 20.000 11.533 8.47 58.278 0.18 3.08
22 0.94 834.00 9.42 19.000 10.956 8.04 56.802 0.19 3.26
23 0.94 833.00 8.48 18.000 10.380 7.62 55.287 0.19 3.45
24 0.94 832.00 7.54 17.000 9.803 7.20 53.729 0.20 3.65
25 0.94 831.00 6.59 16.000 9.227 6.77 52.125 0.20 3.86
26 0.94 830.00 5.65 15.000 8.650 6.35 50.470 0.21 4.06
27 0.94 829.00 4.71 14.000 8.073 5.93 48.759 0.22 4.28
28 0.94 828.00 3.76 13.000 7.497 5.50 46.985 0.22 4.50
29 0.94 827.00 2.82 12.000 6.920 5.08 45.142 0.23 4.74
30 0.94 826.00 1.88 11.000 6.343 4.66 43.220 0.24 4.98
31 0.94 825.00 0.94 10.000 5.767 4.23 41.209 0.25 5.23
32 0.51 824.00 0.43 9.000 5.190 3.81 39.094 0.14 5.37
33 0.16 823.00 0.27 8.000 4.613 3.39 36.858 0.05 5.42
34 0.13 822.00 0.14 7.000 4.037 2.96 34.478 0.04 5.46
35 0.09 821.00 0.04 6.000 3.460 2.54 31.920 0.03 5.49
36 0.04 820.00 0.01 5.000 2.883 2.12 29.139 0.01 5.51
850.00
840.00
Elevation (m)
830.00
820.00
810.00
800.00
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00
Time (Days)
Annexure-9.4(a)
Hydraulic design of Trashrack & Sizing of Intake (Upper Reservoir) - Large Unit
Hydraulic design of Trashrack & Sizing of Intake (Upper Reservoir) - Small Unit
F = Q * S * ( D/t)3/2
750000 * c
= 0.021 m2
D= 0.17 m
or say 200 mm
= 0.601 m2
D= 0.87 m
or say 1000 mm
References : 1. IS: 4880 - 1976 ( Part-III ) - Code of prac!ce for design of Tunnels conveying water
Part - III, Hydraulic design.
2. IS: 2951- 1985 ( Part-I ) - Recommenda!ons for flow of liquids in closed conduits.
Part I, Head loss in straight pipes due to fric!onal resistance.
Discharge of One turbine = 136.56 Cumecs
No. of Penstocks = 5 nos
Penstock Discharge = 136.56 Cumecs
Diameter of the Penstock = 6.00 m 7.00 m
Length of the Intake Tunnel,
Penstock & Pressure shaF = 1016.46 m 225.47 m
C/S Area of the penstock (A) = 28.274 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 4.83 m/s
Accelera!on due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s2
Size of Bu<erfly Valve = 4.20 m
C/S Area of the Bu<erfly Valve (A) = 13.854 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 9.86 m/s
hb = Kb V2
10 Loss at Bend : 900 2g
References : 1. IS: 4880 - 1976 ( Part-III ) - Code of prac!ce for design of Tunnels conveying water
Part - III, Hydraulic design.
2. IS: 2951- 1985 ( Part-I ) - Recommenda!ons for flow of liquids in closed conduits.
Part I, Head loss in straight pipes due to fric!onal resistance.
Discharge of One turbine = 136.56 68.44 Cumecs
No. of Penstocks = 1 nos
Penstock Discharge = 136.56 68.44 Cumecs
Diameter of the Penstock = 6.00 4.25 7.00 5.00 m
Length of the Intake Tunnel,
Penstock & Pressure shaF = 940.21 76.25 225.47 m
C/S Area of the penstock (A) = 28.274 m 2
hf = Kb V2
10 Loss at Bend : 90 0
2g
r/d 3.17
Kb = 0.12 (Kb = 0.12 as per IS:2951-II) 900
hf = 0.2860 m 2 Bends
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Discharge -
(from Main Pressure ShaF) Qm = 136.56 m3/s
Discharge - (Sub-unit) Qs = 68.44 m3/s
Area -(Main Pressure ShaF) Am = 28.26 m2
Velocity-(Main Pressure ShaF) V = 4.83 m/s
Diameter - (Sub-unit) D = 4.25 m
Area - (Sub-unit) A = 14.18 m2
Velocity - (Sub-unit) V = 4.83 m/s
Ra!o (D2/D1) = 0.71
Ra!o (q2/q1) = 0.50
Ra!o (V2/V1) = 1.00
Angle of Bifurca!on θ (deg.) = 45.00
Loss coefficient Kb = 0.32
Branch Loss hb = 0.3808 m
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Dia at start D = 4.25
Area at Start A1 = 14.18
Velocity at Start V1 = 4.827
Area at End A2 = 7.789
Velocity at End V2 = 8.787
Loss coefficient ke = 0.1 (Kc = 0.10 as per Cl: 4.4.1 of IS:4880-1976)
Contrac!on he = 0.2747 m
References : 1. IS: 4880 - 1976 ( Part-III ) - Code of prac!ce for design of Tunnels conveying water
Part - III, Hydraulic design.
2. IS: 2951- 1985 ( Part-I ) - Recommenda!ons for flow of liquids in closed conduits.
Part I, Head loss in straight pipes due to fric!onal resistance.
Discharge of One pump = 130.77 Cumecs
No. of Penstocks = 5 nos
Penstock Discharge = 130.77 Cumecs
Diameter of the Penstock = 6.00 m 7.00 m
Length of the Intake Tunnel,
Penstock & Pressure shaF = 1016.46 m 225.47 m
C/S Area of the penstock (A) = 28.274 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 4.63 m/s
Accelera!on due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s2
Size of Bu;erfly Valve = 4.20 m
C/S Area of the Bu;erfly Valve (A) = 13.854 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 9.44 m/s
hf = Kb V2
9 Loss at Bend : 900 2g
11 Expansion at MIV
Dia at start D = 4.20 m
Area at Start A1 = 13.85 m2
Velocity at Start V1 = 9.444 m/s
Area at End A2 = 28.260 m2
Velocity at End V2 = 4.627 m/s
Loss coefficient ke = 0.349 (Ke calculated as per IS:2951-II)
Expansion loss he = 1.2053 m
References : 1. IS: 4880 - 1976 ( Part-III ) - Code of prac!ce for design of Tunnels conveying water
Part - III, Hydraulic design.
2. IS: 2951- 1985 ( Part-I ) - Recommenda!ons for flow of liquids in closed conduits.
Part I, Head loss in straight pipes due to fric!onal resistance.
Discharge of One pump = 130.77 64.35 Cumecs
No. of Penstocks = 1 nos
Penstock Discharge = 130.77 64.35 Cumecs
Diameter of the Penstock = 6.00 4.25 7.00 5.00 m
Length of the Intake Tunnel,
Penstock & Pressure shaF = 947.21 76.25 225.47 m
C/S Area of the penstock (A) = 28.274 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 4.63 m/s
Accelera!on due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s2
Size of Bu;erfly Valve = 3.15 m
C/S Area of the Bu;erfly Valve (A) = 7.793 m2
Velocity of Flow (V) = (Q/A) = 8.39 m/s
hb = Kb V2
2g
9 Loss at Bend : 90 0
r/d 3.17
Kb = 0.12 (Kb = 0.12 as per IS:2951-II) 900
hb = 0.2620 m 2 Bends
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Discharge
-(from Main Pressure ShaF) Qm = 130.77 m3/s
Discharge - (Sub-unit) Qs = 64.35 m3/s
Area -(Main Pressure ShaF) Am = 28.26 m2
Velocity -
(Main Pressure ShaF) V = 4.63 m/s
Diameter - (Sub-unit) D = 4.25 m
Area - (Sub-unit) A = 14.18 m2
Velocity - (Sub-unit) V = 4.54 m/s
Ra!o (D2/D1) = 0.57
Ra!o (q2/q1) = 0.49
Ra!o (V2/V1) = 0.98
Angle of Bifurca!on θ (deg.) = 45.00
Loss coefficient Kb = 0.425 (from table-3 of IS 2951-II )
Branch Loss hb = 0.4638 m
13 Expansion at MIV
Dia at start D = 3.15 m
Area at Start A1 = 7.79 m2
Velocity at Start V1 = 8.261 m/s
Area at End A2 = 14.179 m2
Velocity at End V2 = 4.538 m/s
Loss coefficient ke = 0.271 (Ke calculated as per IS:2951-II)
Expansion loss he = 0.6581 m
0 0
Load Acceptance (0-100) at MDDL of
20 100
Upper Reservoir (i.e. El. 825.0 m)
1000 100
0 0
Load Acceptance (0-100) at FRL of
20 100
Lower Reservoir (i.e. El. 633.83 m)
1000 100
0 0
Load Acceptance (0-100) at MDDL of
20 100
Lower Reservoir (i.e. El. 623.93 m)
1000 100
0 0
Load Acceptance (0-100) at FRL of
20 100
Upper Reservoir (i.e. El. 855.0 m)
1000 100
Water Hammer Analysis along WCS of Larger Unit Annexure-9.7(a)
Properties of Water Conductor System from L-section along Larger Unit (252 MW)
Diameter/Size, D (m) 6 6 6 7
Area, A (m )
2 28.274 28.274 28.274 38.485
Formulas Used
V 2 n 2L
Manning's Formula h
f 4
R 3
Where,
hf = Head Loss (m)
V = Velocity (m/s)
n = Manning's Coefficient
L = Length of waer Conductor System (m)
R = Hydraulic Radius of Water Conductor System (m)
fLV 2
Darcy-Waisbach Formula h
f 2gD
Where,
hf = Head Loss (m)
Water Hammer Results along Water Conductor System during Shutoff of Generation (Rejection Case)
Along L-section of Large Unit (252 MW)
FRL @ Upper Reservoir = 855.00 m Q= 136.56 m3/s
MDDL @ Lower Reservoir = 623.93 m 4822.57 cusec
Case-1: Shutoff Generation (Rejection) at FRL of Uper Reservoir (i.e. El. 855.0 m) & at MDDL of Lower Reservoir
(i.e. El. 623.93 m)
Water Hammer Results along Water Conductor System during Shutoff of Pumping (Rejection Case)
Along L-section of Large Unit (252 MW)
Case-2: Shutoff of Pumping at FRL of Lower Reservoir (i.e. El. 633.83 m) & at
MDDL of Upper Reservoir (i.e. El. 825.0 m)
Water Hammer Results along Water Conductor System during Start of Generation (Acceptance Case)
Along L-section of Large Unit (252 MW)
MDDL @ Upper Reservoir = 825.00 m Q= 136.56 m3/s
FRL @ Lower Reservoir = 633.83 m 4822.57 cusec
Case-3: Start of Generation (Acceptance) at MDDL of Uper Reservoir (i.e. El. 825.0 m) & at FRL of Lower Reservoir
(i.e. El. 633.83 m)
Water Hammer Results along Water Conductor System during Start of Pumping (Acceptance Case)
Along L-section of Large Unit (252 MW)
Case-4: Start of Pumping (Acceptance) at MDDL of Lower Reservoir (i.e. El. 623.93 m) & at FRL of Upper Reservoir
(i.e. El. 855.0 m)
𝐶 = 1.39 × 𝐷 × 𝑃
𝐶 = 0.6 × 𝐷 × 𝑃
0.88 × 10 × 𝑄 × 𝑛 × 𝐸 × 𝐿 × 𝑃 ,𝐺
𝐶 =
𝐷
0.88 × 10 × 𝑄 × 𝑛 × 𝐿 × 𝑃 ,𝑃
𝐶 =
𝐷 × 𝐸
120.93 𝐻𝐷 𝐶 1 + 𝑖
𝐸 =
σ 𝑒
Annexure-9.8
Cost of Cost of Concrete Cost of Cost of Generation Cost of Pumping Total Annual
Diameter Annual Cost (Rs.
Si.No. Excavation Lining Penstock Loss (Rs. in Lakhs/- Loss Cost
in 'm' In Lakhs/-)
(Rs. in Lakhs/-) (Rs. in Lakhs/-) (Rs. in Lakhs/-) ) (Rs. in Lakhs/-) (Rs. in Lakhs/-)
D CE CC Ep CG CP
(6)=0.11*[(3)+(4)+
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (8) (9)=(6)+ (7)+(8)
(5)]
1 4.00 0.56 0.71 5.18 0.71 4.03 2.39 7.13
2 4.50 0.70 0.89 6.55 0.9 2.15 1.27 4.32
3 5.00 0.87 1.1 8.09 1.11 1.23 0.73 3.07
4 5.50 1.05 1.33 9.79 1.34 0.74 0.44 2.52
5 6.00 1.25 1.59 11.65 1.59 0.46 0.27 2.32
6 6.50 1.47 1.86 13.67 1.87 0.30 0.18 2.35
7 7.00 1.70 2.16 15.86 2.17 0.20 0.12 2.49
8 7.50 1.95 2.48 18.21 2.49 0.14 0.08 2.71
9 8.00 2.22 2.82 20.71 2.83 0.10 0.06 2.99
10 8.50 2.51 3.19 23.38 3.2 0.07 0.04 3.31
11 9.00 2.81 3.57 26.22 3.59 0.05 0.03 3.67
12 9.50 3.13 3.98 29.21 4 0.04 0.02 4.06
13 10.00 3.47 4.41 32.37 4.43 0.03 0.02 4.48
10
8
7.13
Cost in Rs. Lakhs/-
4.48
4
0
6.0 mφ
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Diameter of Tunnel in 'm'
Table of Contents
1. Tunnel Geometry and Alignment ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Analysis and Design .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. Wedge Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1.1. Design of support system............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.2. Results of Wedge Analysis ........................................................................................................... 7
Annexure- 9.9 (a)
The top inclined pressure shaft is of 6.0 m circular steel lined. The excavated size is 7.7 m.
Tunnel is proposed to be excavated from the intake exit portal towards to the intake. Along the
alignment of the proposed top inclined pressure shaft six major joint sets are mapped. These
joint sets give rise to twenty different joint set combinations comprising three joints.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during
geological mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis. To ascertain the
adequacy of the typical support system proposed earlier on the basis of empirical method,
wedge analyses have been carried out using Unwedge software with the mapped joint sets
data.
Unwedge analysis is carried out for the top inclined pressure shaft to find out the possible
wedges. The table below summarizes the critical wedges with the location and their
corresponding joint combinations.
2. J1,J2a,J3a - Upper Left, Upper Right 3. J1,J2a,J3b - Upper Left, Upper Right
4. J1,J2a,J4 - Upper Left, Upper Right 5. J1,J2b,J3a - Upper Left, Upper Right
10. J1,J2b,J4 - Upper Left, Upper Right 11. J2a,J2b,J3a - Upper Right
From the above wedges formed, critical wedges are sorted considering the wedge volume as
well the factor of safety to design the support system. The support system is designed for the
following combinations.
Joint Position of critical
Combination no. FoS (without support)
Combination wedges
5 J1,J2b,J3a Upper Right 0.152
10 J1,J2b,J4 Upper left 0.335
17 J2b,J3a,J3b Roof Wedge 0.081
Based on the geological report, the top inclined pressure tunnel will negotiate mostly through
Class III rock. The support system based on the empirical approach for class III rock i.e. 100 mm
thick Shotcrete (SFRS) and 25mm dia 3.0 m long grouted anchor bars at spacing of 1.5 m x 1.5 m
is applied in wedge analysis. The support system is checked to satisfy the above critical wedge
failures.
The properties of joint and support considered in the wedge analysis is as below:
Joint properties:
Phi=30°
Cohesion=0
Bolt Properties:
Bolt Type: Grouted anchor bar
Tensile capacity: 11.5 T
Plate capacity: 11.5 T
Shotcrete properties:
Shear strength: 2 MPa
Unit weight: 24 kN/m3
The support system of class III rock is incorporated in the Unwedge model is shown below.
Table shows the critical wedges with their corresponding factor of safety after installing the
support system.
Joint Position of critical
Combination no. FoS (with support)
Combination wedges
17 J2b,J3a,J3b Roof Wedge 33.14
10 J1,J2b,J4 Upper left 13.70
5 J1,J2b,J3a Upper Right 9.18
Table of Contents
1. Tunnel Geometry and Alignment ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Analysis and Design .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. Wedge Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1.1. Design of support system............................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2. Results of Wedge Analysis ........................................................................................................... 8
Annexure- 9.9 (b)
The Bottom Horizontal Pressure Shaft is of 6.0 m circular steel lined. The excavated size is 7.7
m. Tunnel is proposed to be excavated from the adit. Along the alignment of the proposed
bottom horizontal pressure tunnel ten major joint sets are mapped. These joint sets give rise to
one hundred and twenty different joint set combinations comprising three joints.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during
geological mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis. To ascertain the
adequacy of the typical support system proposed earlier on the basis of empirical method,
wedge analyses have been carried out using Unwedge software with the mapped joint sets
data.
Unwedge analysis is carried out for the Bottom Horizontal Pressure Shaft to find out the
possible wedges. The table below summarizes the critical wedges with the location and their
corresponding joint combinations.
1 S1,S2,S3 No critical
2 S1,S2,S4 No critical
3 S1,S2,J2a No critical
4 S1,S2,J2b Upper Left
5 S1,S2,J3a Upper Right
6 S1,S2,J3b Upper Right
7 S1,S2,J4a No critical
8 S1,S2,J4b No critical
9 S1,S3,S4 Upper Right
10 S1,S3,J2a Upper Left, Roof
11 S1,S3,J2b Upper Left, Roof
12 S1,S3,J3a Upper Right
13 S1,S3,J3b Upper Right
14 S1,S3,J4a No critical
15 S1,S3,J4b No critical
16 S1,S4,J2a Upper Left
17 S1,S4,J2b No critical
18 S1,S4,J3a Upper Right
19 S1,S4,J3b No critical
20 S1,S4,J4a No critical
21 S1,S4,J4b No critical
22 S1,J2a,J2b No critical
23 S1,J2a,J3a No critical
24 S1,J2a,J3b Roof
25 S1,J2a,J4a Upper left
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left
27 S1,J2b,J3a Roof
28 S1,J2b,J3b Roof
29 S1,J2b,J4a Roof
30 S1,J2b,J4b Upper Left
31 S1,J3a,J3b No critical
32 S1,J3a,J4a Upper right
33 S1,J3a,J4b Upper right
34 S1,J3b,J4a Roof
35 S1,J3b,J4b Roof
36 S1,J4a,J4b No critical
From the above wedges formed, critical wedges are sorted considering the wedge volume as
well the factor of safety to design the support system. The support system is designed for the
following combinations.
Joint Position of critical
Combination no. FoS (without support)
Combination wedges
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper Right 1.00
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left 0.549
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof Wedge 0.123
Combination 37. S2,S3,S4 - Upper Right Combination 26: S1,J2a,J4b - Upper left
Based on the geological report, the bottom pressure tunnel will negotiate mostly through Class
III rock. The support system based on the empirical approach for class III rock i.e. 100 mm thick
Shotcrete (SFRS) and 25mm dia 3.0 m long grouted anchor bars at spacing of 1.5 m x 1.5 m is
applied in wedge analysis. The support system is checked to satisfy the above critical wedge
failures.
The properties of joint and support considered in the wedge analysis is as below:
Joint properties:
Phi=30°
Cohesion=0
Bolt Properties:
Bolt Type: Grouted anchor bar
Tensile capacity: 11.5 T
Plate capacity: 11.5 T
Shotcrete properties:
Shear strength: 2 MPa
Unit weight: 24 kN/m3
The support system of class III rock is incorporated in the Unwedge model is shown below.
Combination 37. S2,S3,S4 - Upper Right Combination 26: S1,J2a,J4b - Upper left
Table shows the critical wedges with their corresponding factor of safety after installing the
support system.
Position of critical
Combination no. Joint Combination FoS (with support)
wedges
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper Right 2.195
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left 7.342
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof Wedge 2.232
Numerical analysis:
The tunnel is modeled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the
actual ground elevation. Minimum of 15 m on all the sides of the tunnel opening is considered in
the model which is about 2 times the tunnel opening. The boundary conditions are restrained in
both the directions in all the four sides. Gravity stress loading is applied on the tunnel. Phase2
model of the tunnel model is as shown below.
Description Class II
Blast zone 2m Other
from the tunnel zone
boundary
Input
Intact rock UCS σci (MPa) 59 59
Hoek Brown constant mi 16.80 16.80
(intact)
Modulus of Elasticity E (MPa) 40000 40000
(Intact)
Average RMR RMR 69 69
GSI 64 64
Disturbance factor D 0.3 0
Hoek Brown material mb 3.70163 4.6444
constant (rock mass)
Hoek Brown material s 0.01174 0.01832
constant
Hoek Brown material a 0.5000 0.5000
constant
Annexure-9.9(b)
Annexure-9.9(b)
Numerical analysis is carried out in Phase2 software to 7ind the displacement of the tunnel.
Based on the RMR method of assessment of tunneling media the rock mass is expected to
negotiate fair to good rock conditions with RMR ranging from 64 to 74 under this category of
rocks. Generalized Hoek and Brown material model is used for the analysis.
A blast damage zone of 2.0 m is considered from the tunnel boundary with the disturbance factor
of D=0.3. Intact rock properties are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out on the core
samples.
Analysis and Results
The displacement of the tunnel before the installation of the support system is as shown below.
The maximum displacement observed was 1.4 mm. The displacement is less than 1% of the
tunnel opening which is 9.2 m.
Annexure-9.9(b)
The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to 7ind the
post support behavior of the tunnel.
The support system considered is
i) 100 mm thick Shotcrete with 7ibre reinforcement.
ii) 25 dia grouted rock anchor, 4.0 m long, 1.5x1.5 m spacing with capacity of 15.5 T.
Annexure-9.9(b)
Based on the wedge analysis carried out the support system is required for the supporting the
wedges. The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to
7ind the post support behavior of the tunnel.
The model with the support system is given below.
After the installation of the support system, the displacement and length of the plastic zone is
reduced.
Conclusion
From the wedge analysis, the unstable wedges along the periphery of the tunnel is found and
stabilized with the support system. Later numerical analysis is carried out to 7ind the
displacement of the tunnel. The tunnel displacement is within the permissible limit.
Annexure- 9.9 (c)
Table of Contents
1. Tunnel Geometry and Alignment ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Analysis and Design .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. Wedge Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1.1. Design of support system............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.2. Results of Wedge Analysis ........................................................................................................... 7
Annexure- 9.9 (c)
The Tail Race Tunnel is of 7.0 m circular concrete lined. The excavated size is 8.05 m. Tunnel is
proposed to be excavated from the outlet. Along the alignment of the proposed tail race tunnel
ten major joint sets are mapped. These joint sets give rise to one hundred and twenty different
joint set combinations comprising three joints.
The support system is proposed according to the prevalent rock classes estimated during
geological mapping and based on estimated rock quality on RMR basis. To ascertain the
adequacy of the typical support system proposed earlier on the basis of empirical method,
wedge analyses have been carried out using Unwedge software with the mapped joint sets
data.
Unwedge analysis is carried out for the tail race tunnel to find out the possible wedges. The
table below summarizes the critical wedges with the location and their corresponding joint
combinations.
1 S1,S2,S3 No critical
2 S1,S2,S4 No critical
3 S1,S2,J2a No critical
4 S1,S2,J2b Upper Left
5 S1,S2,J3a Upper Right
6 S1,S2,J3b Upper Right
7 S1,S2,J4a No critical
8 S1,S2,J4b No critical
9 S1,S3,S4 Upper Right
10 S1,S3,J2a Roof
11 S1,S3,J2b Upper Left, Roof
12 S1,S3,J3a Upper Right
13 S1,S3,J3b Upper Right
14 S1,S3,J4a No critical
15 S1,S3,J4b No critical
16 S1,S4,J2a Upper Left
17 S1,S4,J2b No critical
18 S1,S4,J3a Upper Right
19 S1,S4,J3b No critical
20 S1,S4,J4a No critical
21 S1,S4,J4b No critical
22 S1,J2a,J2b No critical
23 S1,J2a,J3a Roof
24 S1,J2a,J3b Roof
25 S1,J2a,J4a Upper left
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left
27 S1,J2b,J3a Roof
28 S1,J2b,J3b Roof
29 S1,J2b,J4a Roof
30 S1,J2b,J4b Upper Left
31 S1,J3a,J3b Upper right
32 S1,J3a,J4a Upper right
33 S1,J3a,J4b Upper right
34 S1,J3b,J4a Roof
35 S1,J3b,J4b Roof
36 S1,J4a,J4b No critical
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper right
38 S2,S3,J2a No critical
39 S2,S3,J2b No critical
40 S2,S3,J3a No critical
41 S2,S3,J3b No critical
42 S2,S3,J4a Upper Right
43 S2,S3,J4b Upper Right
44 S2,S4,J2a Upper Left
45 S2,S4,J2b Upper right
46 S2,S4,J3a Upper right, upper left
47 S2,S4,J3b Upper left
48 S2,S4,J4a No critical
49 S2,S4,J4b No critical
50 S2,J2a,J2b No critical
51 S2,J2a,J3a Upper left, upper right
52 S2,J2a,J3b Upper left, roof
53 S2,J2a,J4a Upper Left
54 S2,J2a,J4b Upper Left
55 S2,J2b,J3a Upper right, Roof
56 S2,J2b,J3b Roof
57 S2,J2b,J4a Upper right, roof
58 S2,J2b,J4b Upper left
59 S2,J3a,J3b No critical
60 S2,J3a,J4a Upper right
61 S2,J3a,J4b Upper right
62 S2,J3b,J4a Upper left, upper right
63 S2,J3b,J4b Upper right
64 S2,J4a,J4b No critical
65 S3,S4,J2a Roof
66 S3,S4,J2b upper right
67 S3,S4,J3a roof
68 S3,S4,J3b Upper left, roof
69 S3,S4,J4a No critical
70 S3,S4,J4b No critical
71 S3,J2a,J2b No critical
72 S3,J2a,J3a Roof
73 S3,J2a,J3b Upper left, roof
74 S3,J2a,J4a Roof
75 S3,J2a,J4b Upper left, roof
76 S3,J2b,J3a upper right
77 S3,J2b,J3b Upper right
78 S3,J2b,J4a Upper right
79 S3,J2b,J4b Roof
80 S3,J3a,J3b No critical
81 S3,J3a,J4a Upper right
82 S3,J3a,J4b Upper right
83 S3,J3b,J4a Upper Left, Roof
84 S3,J3b,J4b Upper right, upper left
85 S3,J4a,J4b No critical
86 S4,J2a,J2b Upper right
87 S4,J2a,J3a Roof
88 S4,J2a,J3b Roof
89 S4,J2a,J4a Upper right
90 S4,J2a,J4b Upper left
91 S4,J2b,J3a Roof
92 S4,J2b,J3b Roof
93 S4,J2b,J4a Upper right
94 S4,J2b,J4b Upper right
95 S4,J3a,J3b Roof
96 S4,J3a,J4a upper right
97 S4,J3a,J4b upper right
98 S4,J3b,J4a Upper left
99 S4,J3b,J4b Upper left
100 S4,J4a,J4b No critical
101 J2a,J2b,J3a Upper left
102 J2a,J2b,J3b Upper left
103 J2a,J2b,J4a Roof
104 J2a,J2b,J4b Upper left
105 J2a,J3a,J3b Upper left, upper right
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof
107 J2a,J3a,J4b Roof
108 J2a,J3b,J4a Roof
109 J2a,J3b,J4b Roof
110 J2a,J4a,J4b Upper Left
111 J2b,J3a,J3b Upper right
112 J2b,J3a,J4a Roof
113 J2b,J3a,J4b Roof
114 J2b,J3b,J4a Roof
115 J2b,J3b,J4b Roof
116 J2b,J4a,J4b Roof
117 J3a,J3b,J4a Upper right
From the above wedges formed, critical wedges are sorted considering the wedge volume as
well the factor of safety to design the support system. The support system is designed for the
following combinations.
Joint Position of critical
Combination no. FoS (without support)
Combination wedges
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper Right 1.000
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left 0.549
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof Wedge 0.123
Combination 37. S2,S3,S4 - Upper Right Combination 26: S1,J2a,J4b - Upper left
Based on the geological report, the bottom pressure tunnel will negotiate mostly through Class
III rock. The support system based on the empirical approach for class III rock i.e. 100 mm thick
Shotcrete (SFRS) and 25mm dia 4.0 m long grouted anchor bars at spacing of 1.5 m x 1.5 m is
applied in wedge analysis. The support system is checked to satisfy the above critical wedge
failures.
The properties of joint and support considered in the wedge analysis is as below:
Joint properties:
Phi=30°
Cohesion=0
Bolt Properties:
Bolt Type: Grouted anchor bar
Tensile capacity: 15.5 T
Plate capacity: 15.5 T
Shotcrete properties:
Shear strength: 2 MPa
Unit weight: 24 kN/m3
The support system of class III rock is incorporated in the Unwedge model is shown below.
Combination 37. S2,S3,S4 - Upper Right Combination 26: S1,J2a,J4b - Upper left
Table shows the critical wedges with their corresponding factor of safety after installing the
support system.
Position of critical
Combination no. Joint Combination FoS (with support)
wedges
37 S2,S3,S4 Upper Right 2.591
26 S1,J2a,J4b Upper left 8.568
106 J2a,J3a,J4a Roof Wedge 2.263
Numerical analysis:
The tunnel is modeled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the actual
ground elevation. Minimum of 17 m on all the sides of the tunnel opening is considered in the model
which is about 2 times the tunnel opening. The boundary conditions are restrained in both the directions
in all the four sides. Gravity stress loading is applied on the tunnel. Phase2 model of the tunnel model is as
shown below.
Description Class II
Blast zone 2m Other
from the tunnel zone
boundary
Input
Intact rock UCS σci (MPa) 55 55
Hoek Brown constant mi 16.80 16.80
(intact)
Modulus of Elasticity E (MPa) 40000 40000
(Intact)
Average RMR RMR 69 69
GSI 64 64
Disturbance factor D 0.3 0
Hoek Brown material mb 3.70163 4.6444
constant (rock mass)
Hoek Brown material s 0.01174 0.01832
constant
Hoek Brown material a 0.5000 0.5000
constant
Annexure-9.9(c)
Annexure-9.9(c)
Numerical analysis is carried out in Phase2 software to 7ind the displacement of the tunnel. As per the
geological surface mapping carried out in the project area, the tunnel is expected to pass through RMR
class II rock. The tunnel media can be classi7ied under fair to good category with RMR values expected to
range from 64-74. Generalised Hoek and Brown material model is used for the analysis.
A blast damage zone of 2.0 m is considered from the tunnel boundary with the disturbance factor of D=0.3.
Intact rock properties are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out on the core samples.
The tunnel is modelled in phase2 with graded mesh and 3 noded triangle mesh element at the actual
ground elevation. The vertical rock cover is about 28m, hence on the top, the model is considered upto to
the actual top elevation. The boundary conditions applied on the tunnel are shown in the 7ig. bellow.
Phase2 model of the tunnel model is as shown below.
Analysis and Results
The displacement of the tunnel before the installation of the support system is as shown below. The
maximum displacement observed was 4.0 mm at the spring level. The displacement is less than 1% of the
tunnel opening which is 9.8 m.
Annexure-9.9(c)
The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to 7ind the post support
behavior of the tunnel.
The support system considered is
i) 100 mm thick Shotcrete with 7ibre reinforcement.
ii) 25 dia grouted rock anchor, 4.0 m long, 1.5x1.5 m spacing with capacity of 15.5 T.
Annexure-9.9(c)
Based on the wedge analysis carried out the support system is required for the supporting the wedges.
The support system calculated by the wedge analysis, is incorporated in the model to 7ind the post support
behavior of the tunnel.
The model with the support system is given below.
After the installation of the support system, the displacement and length of the plastic zone is reduced.
Conclusion
From the wedge analysis, the unstable wedges along the periphery of the tunnel is found and stabilized
with the support system. Later numerical analysis is carried out to 7ind the displacement of the tunnel. The
tunnel displacement is within the permissible limit. The support system arrived by the empirical approach
is veri7ied and found to be safe.
Saundatti PSP
Annexure-9.10(a)
CALCULATIONS OF ROCK PARTICIPATION FOR DESIGN OF STEEL LINER
With Reference to the IS:4880 (part-VII)-2011(DRAFT)
Proportion of internal pressure transferred to rock = λ = 0.628 62.84%
Allowable stress in steel = σ (or) fa=Min (fu/Ffu, fy*Ffy) = 265.00 N/mm2
Minimum ultimate strength = fu = 795.00 N/mm
2
The rock Participation has been calculated from the following formula as per "Clause No.6.1.2.1, IS:4880 (part-VII)-2011 (DRAFT)"
EsYo
R
E E 1 E 1
Pd s 1 ur s
2 Ec RRc
Rc 2 R 2 s
2 Er Rc Re
Rc 2 Re 2
Er
EsYo Annexure-9.10(a)
= 73.15
R
Es
(1 ur ) = 5.69
Er
Es 1
2 Ec RRc
Rc 2 R 2 = 1.85
Es 1
2 Er Rc Re
Re 2 Rc 2 = 4.377
Saundatti PSP (Steel Liner Calculations for Penstock/Pressure Shaft along Large Unit - 252 MW)
C/L Elevation C/L Elevation Water Length of Each Head Internal Pressure (Pi) Steel Liner Thickness of Steel Liner Hoop Stress σH ≤ σ
of Pipe at Start of Pipe at End Pressure Pipe at Different Thickness For (σH=Ps*d/2tpro
Along Water Elevations Psteel vided)
Conductor Cumulative Maximum Static Maximum Design Maximum Pressure Pressure on Thickness Thickness with Minimum handling Thickness
System from Length head Dynamic head Design pressure due to Rock steel Calculated Corrosion thickness provided
Trasient (Hd=FRL-C/L of Head (Hd=max of (Pd=γw*Hd/1000) Participatio (Ps=Pd-Pr) (tcal=Ps*d/2ση) Allowance (thand=R +0.25)/200 (tprovided)
Analysis Pipe at end) (Hdy=Hd*(1+p)) Hs,Hdy) n (Pr=Pd*λ) (treq=tcal + tc)
2 2
m m m m m m m N/mm2 N/mm2 N/mm2 mm mm mm mm N/mm N/mm
812.38 810.99 859.75 27.50 27.50 44.01 48.76 48.76 0.48 0.00 0.48 8.69 10.19 16.25 18.00 79.64 safe
810.99 809.60 861.73 25.00 52.50 45.40 52.13 52.13 0.51 0.00 0.51 9.29 10.79 16.25 18.00 85.15 safe
809.60 808.21 863.71 25.00 77.50 46.79 55.50 55.50 0.54 0.00 0.54 9.89 11.39 16.25 18.00 90.65 safe
808.21 806.82 865.69 25.00 102.50 48.18 58.87 58.87 0.58 0.00 0.58 10.49 11.99 16.25 18.00 96.16 safe
806.82 805.43 867.67 25.00 127.50 49.57 62.24 62.24 0.61 0.00 0.61 11.09 12.59 16.25 18.00 101.67 safe
805.43 804.04 869.66 25.00 152.50 50.96 65.62 65.62 0.64 0.00 0.64 11.69 13.19 16.25 18.00 107.17 safe
Start of Top
804.04 802.65 871.24 20.00 172.50 52.35 68.59 68.59 0.67 0.00 0.67 12.22 13.72 16.25 18.00 112.03 safe
Vertical Bend
802.65 797.03 872.31 13.63 186.13 57.97 75.28 75.28 0.74 0.00 0.74 13.41 14.91 16.25 18.00 122.95 safe
797.03 784.67 873.37 13.63 199.76 70.33 88.70 88.70 0.87 0.00 0.87 15.81 17.31 16.25 18.00 144.88 safe
ASTM 537
784.67 764.67 874.93 20.00 219.76 90.33 110.26 110.26 1.08 0.00 1.08 19.65 21.15 16.25 22.00 147.35 safe
764.67 744.67 876.51 20.00 239.76 110.33 131.84 131.84 1.29 0.00 1.29 23.49 24.99 16.25 26.00 149.08 safe
744.67 724.67 878.07 20.00 259.76 130.33 153.40 153.40 1.50 0.00 1.50 27.33 28.83 16.25 30.00 150.33 safe
724.67 704.67 879.62 20.00 279.76 150.33 174.95 174.95 1.71 0.00 1.71 31.17 32.67 16.25 34.00 151.28 safe
704.67 684.67 881.15 20.00 299.76 170.33 196.48 196.48 1.93 0.00 1.93 35.01 36.51 16.25 38.00 152.01 safe
684.67 664.67 882.70 20.00 319.76 190.33 218.03 218.03 2.14 0.00 2.14 26.88 28.38 16.25 34.00 188.53 safe
664.67 644.67 884.26 20.00 339.76 210.33 239.59 239.59 2.35 0.00 2.35 29.53 31.03 16.25 34.00 207.17 safe
644.67 624.67 885.78 20.00 359.76 230.33 261.11 261.11 2.56 0.00 2.56 32.19 33.69 16.25 34.00 225.78 safe
624.67 605.00 887.27 19.67 379.43 250.00 282.27 282.27 2.77 0.00 2.77 34.80 36.30 16.25 38.00 218.39 safe
605.00 592.27 888.34 14.14 393.57 262.73 296.07 296.07 2.90 0.00 2.90 36.50 38.00 16.25 40.00 217.61 safe
End of Bottom
592.27 587.00 889.41 14.14 407.71 268.00 302.41 302.41 2.96 0.00 2.96 37.28 38.78 16.25 40.00 222.27 safe
Vertical Bend
587.00 587.00 893.16 50.00 457.71 268.00 306.16 306.16 3.00 0.00 3.00 37.74 39.24 16.25 40.00 225.02 safe
587.00 587.00 896.90 50.00 507.71 268.00 309.90 309.90 3.04 0.00 3.04 38.20 39.70 16.25 40.00 227.78 safe
ASTM 517
587.00 587.00 900.56 50.00 557.71 268.00 313.56 313.56 3.07 0.00 3.07 38.65 40.15 16.25 42.00 219.49 safe
587.00 587.00 904.19 50.00 607.71 268.00 317.19 317.19 3.11 0.00 3.11 39.10 40.60 16.25 42.00 222.03 safe
587.00 587.00 907.76 55.60 663.31 268.00 320.76 320.76 3.14 0.00 3.14 39.54 41.04 16.25 42.00 224.53 safe
587.00 587.00 911.26 44.40 707.71 268.00 324.26 324.26 3.18 0.48 2.70 33.98 35.48 16.25 38.00 213.24 safe
587.00 587.00 914.70 50.00 757.71 268.00 327.70 327.70 3.21 0.48 2.73 34.34 35.84 16.25 38.00 215.51 safe
587.000 587.00 918.09 50.00 807.71 268.00 331.09 331.09 3.24 0.49 2.76 34.69 36.19 16.25 38.00 217.73 safe
587.000 587.00 921.41 50.00 857.71 268.00 334.41 334.41 3.28 0.49 2.79 35.04 36.54 16.25 38.00 219.92 safe
587.000 587.00 924.67 50.00 907.71 268.00 337.67 337.67 3.31 0.50 2.81 35.38 36.88 16.25 38.00 222.06 safe
587.000 587.00 927.87 50.00 957.71 268.00 340.87 340.87 3.34 0.50 2.84 35.72 37.22 16.25 38.00 224.17 safe
587.000 587.00 930.98 50.00 1007.71 268.00 343.98 343.98 3.37 0.51 2.87 36.04 37.54 16.25 38.00 226.21 safe
587.000 587.00 932.26 20.69 1028.40 268.00 345.26 345.26 3.38 0.51 2.88 36.18 37.68 16.25 38.00 227.05 safe
Saundatti PSP (Steel Liner Calculations for Penstock/Pressure Shaft along Small Unit - 126 MW)
C/L Elevation C/L Elevation Water Length of Each Head Internal Pressure (Pi) Steel Liner Thickness of Steel Liner Hoop Stress σH ≤ σ
of Pipe at Start of Pipe at End Pressure Pipe at Different Thickness For (σH=Ps*d/2tpro
Along Water Elevations Psteel vided)
Conductor Cumulative Maximum Static Maximum Design Maximum Design Pressure Pressure on Thickness Thickness with Minimum handling Thickness
System from Length head Dynamic head pressure due to Rock steel Calculated Corrosion thickness provided
Trasient (Hd=FRL-C/L of Head (Hd=max of (Pd=γw*Hd/1000) Participatio (Ps=Pd-Pr) (tcal=Ps*d/2ση) Allowance (thand=R +0.25)/200 (tprovided)
Analysis Pipe at end) (Hdy=Hd*(1+p)) Hs,Hdy) n (Pr=Pd*λ) (treq=tcal + tc)
2 2
m m m m m m m N/mm2 N/mm2 N/mm2 mm mm mm mm N/mm N/mm
812.38 810.99 859.78 27.50 27.50 44.01 48.79 48.79 0.48 0.00 0.48 8.69 10.19 16.25 18.00 79.69 safe
810.99 809.60 861.79 25.00 52.50 45.40 52.19 52.19 0.51 0.00 0.51 9.30 10.80 16.25 18.00 85.25 safe
809.60 808.21 863.80 25.00 77.50 46.79 55.59 55.59 0.54 0.00 0.54 9.91 11.41 16.25 18.00 90.80 safe
808.21 806.82 865.81 25.00 102.50 48.18 58.99 58.99 0.58 0.00 0.58 10.51 12.01 16.25 18.00 96.36 safe
806.82 805.43 867.80 25.00 127.50 49.57 62.37 62.37 0.61 0.00 0.61 11.11 12.61 16.25 18.00 101.86 safe
805.43 804.04 869.81 25.00 152.50 50.96 65.77 65.77 0.64 0.00 0.64 11.72 13.22 16.25 18.00 107.42 safe
Start of Top
804.04 802.83 871.15 16.88 169.38 52.17 68.32 68.32 0.67 0.00 0.67 12.17 13.67 16.25 18.00 111.59 safe
Vertical Bend
802.83 797.21 872.22 13.63 183.01 57.79 75.01 75.01 0.74 0.00 0.74 13.36 14.86 16.25 18.00 122.51 safe
797.21 784.85 873.31 13.63 196.64 70.15 88.46 88.46 0.87 0.00 0.87 15.76 17.26 16.25 18.00 144.49 safe
ASTM 537
784.85 764.67 874.90 20.18 216.82 90.33 110.23 110.23 1.08 0.00 1.08 19.64 21.14 16.25 22.00 147.30 safe
764.67 744.67 876.48 20.00 236.82 110.33 131.81 131.81 1.29 0.00 1.29 23.49 24.99 16.25 26.00 149.05 safe
744.67 724.67 878.07 20.00 256.82 130.33 153.40 153.40 1.50 0.00 1.50 27.33 28.83 16.25 30.00 150.33 safe
724.67 704.67 879.62 20.00 276.82 150.33 174.95 174.95 1.71 0.00 1.71 31.17 32.67 16.25 34.00 151.28 safe
704.67 684.67 881.21 20.00 296.82 170.33 196.54 196.54 1.93 0.00 1.93 35.02 36.52 16.25 38.00 152.06 safe
684.67 664.67 882.76 20.00 316.82 190.33 218.09 218.09 2.14 0.00 2.14 26.88 28.38 16.25 34.00 188.59 safe
664.67 644.67 884.32 20.00 336.82 210.33 239.65 239.65 2.35 0.00 2.35 29.54 31.04 16.25 34.00 207.22 safe
644.67 624.67 885.87 20.00 356.82 230.33 261.20 261.20 2.56 0.00 2.56 32.20 33.70 16.25 34.00 225.86 safe
624.67 605.00 887.36 19.67 376.49 250.00 282.36 282.36 2.77 0.00 2.77 34.81 36.31 16.25 38.00 218.46 safe
605.00 592.27 888.46 14.14 390.63 262.73 296.19 296.19 2.90 0.00 2.90 36.51 38.01 16.25 40.00 217.70 safe
End of Bottom
592.27 587.00 889.56 14.14 404.77 268.00 302.56 302.56 2.97 0.00 2.97 37.30 38.80 16.25 40.00 222.38 safe
Vertical Bend
587.00 587.00 893.37 50.00 454.77 268.00 306.37 306.37 3.00 0.00 3.00 37.77 39.27 16.25 40.00 225.18 safe
587.00 587.00 897.15 50.00 504.77 268.00 310.15 310.15 3.04 0.00 3.04 38.23 39.73 16.25 40.00 227.96 safe
ASTM 517
587.00 587.00 900.87 50.00 554.77 268.00 313.87 313.87 3.08 0.00 3.08 38.69 40.19 16.25 42.00 219.71 safe
587.00 587.00 904.55 50.00 604.77 268.00 317.55 317.55 3.11 0.00 3.11 39.15 40.65 16.25 42.00 222.29 safe
587.00 587.00 908.18 66.50 671.27 268.00 321.18 321.18 3.15 0.00 3.15 39.59 41.09 16.25 42.00 224.83 safe
587.00 587.00 911.75 33.50 704.77 268.00 324.75 324.75 3.18 0.48 2.71 34.03 35.53 16.25 38.00 213.56 safe
587.00 587.00 915.25 50.00 754.77 268.00 328.25 328.25 3.22 0.48 2.73 34.39 35.89 16.25 38.00 215.87 safe
587.000 587.00 918.70 50.00 804.77 268.00 331.70 331.70 3.25 0.49 2.76 34.76 36.26 16.25 38.00 218.13 safe
587.000 587.00 922.08 50.00 854.77 268.00 335.08 335.08 3.28 0.49 2.79 35.11 36.61 16.25 38.00 220.36 safe
587.000 587.00 925.40 50.00 904.77 268.00 338.40 338.40 3.32 0.50 2.82 35.46 36.96 16.25 38.00 222.54 safe
587.000 587.00 929.88 68.89 973.66 268.00 342.88 342.88 3.36 0.50 2.86 35.93 37.43 16.25 38.00 225.49 safe
587.000 587.00 931.80 15.00 988.66 268.00 344.80 344.80 3.38 0.51 2.87 25.59 27.09 11.88 34.00 179.51 safe
587.000 587.00 932.55 10.00 998.66 268.00 345.55 345.55 3.39 0.51 2.88 25.65 27.15 11.88 30.00 203.89 safe
587.000 587.00 933.29 10.00 1008.66 268.00 346.29 346.29 3.39 0.51 2.88 25.70 27.20 11.88 28.00 218.92 safe
587.000 587.00 934.03 28.76 1037.42 268.00 347.03 347.03 3.40 0.51 2.89 25.76 27.26 11.88 28.00 219.39 safe
DESIGN OF STEEL LINER FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE FOR LARGE UNIT
Input Data
A) Vaughan's Formula
B) Amstutz's Formula
𝑓 𝑌 / 3𝐾 𝑓 𝑓 −𝑓 𝐾𝑓 −𝑓 ....................... Equation-2
+ 1+ − 1.68𝐾 1− =0
𝐸′ 𝑅 𝐸′ 𝐸′ 4 𝐸′
𝑃 𝐾 𝐾
1− − 0.175 𝑓 −𝑓 =0 ....................... Equation-3
2𝑓 𝐸′
A) Timoshenko's Equation
2𝐸′ 1−μ 1 2𝑛 − 1 − 𝜇
𝑃 = + 𝑛 −1+ ....................... Equation-4
𝐾 4𝑛 λ 3𝐾 4𝑛 λ − 1
𝑛 −1 1+ π 𝐾
π 𝐾
A) Vaughan's Formula
𝑅 𝑌 𝐼 𝐼𝜎 𝑡′ 𝐼 𝐼 𝜎 𝑡′
𝑃 +𝑅 + 𝑃 − +𝑅 𝑃 + =0 ....................... Equation-5
𝐸 𝑡′ 𝑅 𝑅𝐴𝑉 𝐴𝑉 𝐴𝑉 4𝐴 𝑉 𝑅
Critical External Pressure for Unstiffened Shell Critical External Pressure for Stiffened Shell (Stiffener Design)
Input Data
A) Vaughan's Formula
B) Amstutz's Formula
𝑓 𝑌 / 3𝐾 𝑓 𝑓 −𝑓 𝐾𝑓 −𝑓 ....................... Equation-2
+ 1+ − 1.68𝐾 1− =0
𝐸′ 𝑅 𝐸′ 𝐸′ 4 𝐸′
𝑃 𝐾 𝐾
1− − 0.175 𝑓 −𝑓 =0 ....................... Equation-3
2𝑓 𝐸′
2𝐸′ 1−μ 1 2𝑛 − 1 − 𝜇
𝑃 = + 𝑛 −1+ ....................... Equation-4
𝐾 4𝑛 λ 3𝐾 4𝑛 λ − 1
𝑛 −1 1+ π 𝐾
π 𝐾
A) Vaughan's Formula
𝑅 𝑌 𝐼 𝐼𝜎 𝑡′ 𝐼 𝐼 𝜎 𝑡′
𝑃 +𝑅 + 𝑃 − +𝑅 𝑃 + =0 ....................... Equation-5
𝐸 𝑡′ 𝑅 𝑅𝐴𝑉 𝐴𝑉 𝐴𝑉 4𝐴 𝑉 𝑅
Critical External Pressure for Unstiffened Shell Critical External Pressure for Stiffened Shell (Stiffener Design)
Pcr2
Governing Actual External Pcr1 fn Pcr
Adopted (calculated Minimum of Stiffener Pcr
C/L Elevation C/L Elevation of Natural elevation for head (calculated (calculated Min. (calculated Spacing is adequate (
Length of Cumulative Yield stress Thickness as from Hallow with Requirement Hallow with Height of Thickness (calculated Hallow with
of penstock Penstock shell Surface external Hext = Governing equating equating two Pcr i.e. Spacing of from (if Hallow is greater than Check
shell Length σyp per Internal Equation-3 FOS 1.5 (if Hallow is less FOS 1.5 stiffener of stiffener from FOS 1.5
shell at start at End Level pressure (min EL - C/L of Equation-1 to Equation-2 Pcrfinal stiffeners Equation- Hext))
Pressure using value than Hext) Equation-5
of FRL, NSL) Penstock "0") to "0") 4)
of fn)
nsp x Hp3/4
Rated Pump Discharge Qp2 =
n
Qp =
2
11.44 m3/sec
Qp = 130.77 m3/sec
Discharge for pump 130.77 m3/sec
Pump Input:
For Preliminary Dimensions Pump Efficiency may be taken as 92.00%
Hv = Vapour Pressure
= 0.4 m from mean sea water level at 30 o c
With a further margin of 4m The center line of distributor should be set at -36.81 m
below Minimum Tail Race level
Minimum Tail Race Level = 623.93 m
The centre line of distributor is at = 587.00 m
Hence, suction head provided Hs = 36.93 m (Provided)
> 36.81 m (Required)
HENCE SAFE
Size of Runner:
60 Ku √(2gHp)
D1 =
∏n
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No.6 peripheral velocity coefficient Ku = 1.025
√(Qp X 4)
Inlet Diameter =
√(11.5 X ∏)
= 3474 MM
Say 3480 MM
Weight of Runner:
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No. 10
Generator Parameters:
A) Air Gap Diameter (Dg)
Total pair of poles (P) = 16
60 X f
Synchronous Speed of the Generator ns= rpm
P
Were, frequency (f)= 50 Hz in India
60 X 50
ns = rpm
16
ns = 187.50 rpm
60 X V
Dg =
r
πX n
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No. 12
V r = 72
60 X 72
Dg =
π X 187.50
Dg = 7.33 m
Hence, Two cranes (2) of 450 tonne capacity with 60 tonne auxiliary hook is proposed in the
powerhouse as it is available next standard size.
Adding 2 to 4m to these dimensions, the size of the unit bay in longitudinal direction or
unit spacing work out to be 19.90m Say 20.0
Ls = Length of erection bay = 0.7 to 1.5 times the unit bay size
Ls = 1.15 X 20.00 = 23.00 m
Provided 26.00 m
The distance of the inner face of upstream columns from longitudinal center
line of machine = 7.95 (extremity of draft tube/scroll case/generator barrel)+
2.5 (for accommodating control valve, the same space
can also be used for approaching draft tube)
= 10.45 m
H1 +H2 = 13.614 m
H4 = Lf + hj + K (K varies from 5.5 to 7.0m)
H4 = 14.873 m
Unloading the heaviest equipment from the trailors. For this purpose a height of 7.0 to 8.5m between
the erection bay floor and highest hook level may be sufficient.
Considering = 8 m
Thickness of the concrete below the lowest point of the draft tube may be taken from 1 to 2.5m
depending upon the type of foundation strata
Considering = 3 m
A minimum clearance above the service gangway of the crane for the movement of working personnel
may be 2 to 2.5m and the clearance between the highest part of the gantry crane and ceiling of power
house should be 6m considering under ground power house top cavern. With this consideration the
height of the power house ceiling above the top level hook may generally vary from 9 to 11.5m
depending upon the width of the machine hall and capacity of the gantry crane.
Considering = 10.5 m
Considering the above parameters the height of the machine hall from the bottom of the concrete level
below draft tube
nsp x Hp3/4
Rated Pump Discharge Qp2 =
n
Qp =
2
8.02 m3/sec
Qp = 64.35 m3/sec
Discharge for pump 64.35 m3/sec
Pump Input:
For Preliminary Dimensions Pump Efficiency may be taken as 92.00%
Hv = Vapour Pressure
= 0.4 m from mean sea water level at 30 o c
With a further margin of 4m The center line of distributor should be set at -36.77 m
below Minimum Tail Race level
Minimum Tail Race Level = 623.93 m
The centre line of distributor is at = 587.00 m
Hence, suction head provided Hs = 36.93 m (Provided)
> 36.77 m (Required)
HENCE SAFE
Size of Runner:
60 Ku √(2gHp)
D1 =
∏n
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No.6 peripheral velocity coefficient Ku = 1.02
√(Qp X 4)
Inlet Diameter =
√( 11.5 X ∏)
= 2437 MM
Say 2440 MM
Weight of Runner:
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No. 10
Generator Parameters:
A) Air Gap Diameter (Dg)
Total pair of poles (P) = 11
60 X f
Synchronous Speed of the Generator ns= rpm
P
Were, frequency (f)= 50 Hz in India
60 X 50
ns = rpm
11
ns = 272.73 rpm
πX n
From IS 12800 (part 2) : 1989 Fig No. 12
V r = 78
60 X 78
Dg =
π X 272.73
Dg = 5.46 m
140000
Lc =
6.3 X 5.46 5.46 272.73
= 2.731 m
Say 2.7 m
G) Length of Stator Frame (Lf)
Lf = Lo + 1.5
= 4.23 m
Adding 2 to 4m to these dimensions, the size of the unit bay in longitudinal direction or
unit spacing work out to be 15.14m Provided 23.0
100
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1 5
2 6
3
4 7
8
Load Calculations
1. Dead Load
Self wt of purlins = 30.4 kg/m (Considering ISMC 250)
Self wt of Sheetings = 16 kg/m2
Load / m run 22.4 kg/m
= 0.224 kN/m
2. Live Load
Live load on roof = 75 kg/m2
dust Load = 0 kg/m2
Pz = 1.247 kN/m2
0.78 0.60
Wind ( θ = 0° )
0.7
Z A
X 151000
C D 25500
-0.7 -0.7
-0.4 B
Wind along +X Direction and Cpi = +0.5
Influence Pressure Wind Force
Sides Grid Height (m) Cpe Cpi Cpe - Cpi
Width(m) kN/m2 (kN/m) (t/m)
A-1 0-40.15 + 0.7 + 0.50 0.2 3.863 1.250 0.966 0.097
A-2 0-40.15 + 0.7 + 0.50 0.2 7.725 1.250 1.931 0.193
Face A
A-3 0-40.15 + 0.7 + 0.50 0.2 8.513 1.250 2.128 0.213
A-4 0-40.15 + 0.7 + 0.50 0.2 4.650 1.250 1.163 0.116
Ah = (ZI/2R)*(Sa/g)
Ta = 1.291
Sa/g = 0.775 (From pg:16)
Ah = 0.0310
Base shear
= Ah*W
(VB)
W = 100% D.L+50% L.L
W = 2410.8 T
VB = 74.689 T
CRANE LOAD CALCUALTIONS
Span = 25.5 m
Crane capacity = 250 T
Crab/Trolley weight = 20 T
Crane Girder weight = 200 T
Min Hook Approch = 1.45 m
No of wheels on each side = 8 Nos
Spacing of each wheel = 2 m
1.45
25.5 m
VA 354.65 VB 115.35
VA+VB = 470 T
VB = 115.35 T
VA = 354.65 T
On other side:(VB)
1) 1.0DL+1.0LL
2) 1.0DL+1.0WL (+X) PRESSURE
3) 1.0DL+1.0WL (+X) SUCTION
4) 1.0DL+1.0WL (-X) PRESSURE
5) 1.0DL+1.0WL (-X) SUCTION
6) 1.0DL+1.0WL (+X) PRESSURE +1.0CL
7) 1.0DL+1.0WL (+X) SUCTION +1.0CL
8) 1.0DL+1.0WL(-X) PRESSURE +1.0CL
9) 1.0DL+1.0WL(-X) SUCTION +1.0CL
10) 1.0DL+1.0SL(+X)
11) 1.0DL+1.0SL(-X)
12) 1.0DL+1.0SL(+Z)
13) 1.0DL+1.0SL(-Z)
14) 1.0DL+1.0SL(+X)+1.0CL
15) 1.0DL+1.0SL(-X)+1.0CL
16) 1.0DL+1.0SL(+Z)+1.0CL
17) 1.0DL+1.0SL(-Z)+1.0CL
18) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL (+X) PRESSURE
19) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL (+X) SUCTION
20) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL (-X) PRESSURE
21) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL (-X) SUCTION
22) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL(+X) PRESSURE +1.0CL
23) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL(+X) SUCTION +1.0CL
24) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL(-X) PRESSURE +1.0CL
25) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0WL(-X) SUCTION+1.0CL
26) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(+X)
27) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(-X)
28) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(+Z)
29) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(-Z)
30) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(+X)+1.0CL
31) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(-X)+1.0CL
32) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(+Z)+1.0CL
33) 1.0DL+1.0 LL+1.0SL(-Z)+1.0CL
DESIGN LOAD COMBINATIONS
1) 1.5DL+1.5LL
2) 1.5DL+1.5WL (+X) PRESSURE
3) 1.5DL+1.5WL (+X) SUCTION
4) 1.5DL+1.5WL (-X) PRESSURE
5) 1.5DL+1.5WL (-X) SUCTION
6) 1.5DL+1.5WL (+X) PRESSURE +1.5CL
7) 1.5DL+1.5WL (+X) SUCTION +1.5CL
8) 1.5DL+1.5WL(-X) PRESSURE +1.5CL
9) 1.5DL+1.5WL(-X) SUCTION +1.5CL
10) 1.5DL+1.5SL(+X)
11) 1.5DL+1.5SL(-X)
12) 1.5DL+1.5SL(+Z)
13) 1.5DL+1.5SL(-Z)
14) 1.5DL+1.5SL(+X)+1.5CL
15) 1.5DL+1.5SL(-X)+1.5CL
16) 1.5DL+1.5SL(+Z)+1.5CL
17) 1.5DL+1.5SL(-Z)+1.5CL
18) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL (+X) PRESSURE
19) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL (+X) SUCTION
20) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL (-X) PRESSURE
21) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL (-X) SUCTION
22) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL(+X) PRESSURE +1.2CL
23) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL(+X) SUCTION +1.2CL
24) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL(-X) PRESSURE +1.2CL
25) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2WL(-X) SUCTION+1.2CL
26) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(+X)
27) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(-X)
28) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(+Z)
29) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(-Z)
30) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(+X)+1.2CL
31) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(-X)+1.2CL
32) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(+Z)+1.2CL
33) 1.2DL+1.2 LL+1.2SL(-Z)+1.2CL
Statics Check Results
FX FY FZ MX MY MZ
LOAD CASE
- -
(Mton) (Mton) (Mton) (kN m) (kN m) (kN-m)
1:SEISMIC LOAD (+X)
Loads
DIRECTION 70.954 0 0 0 8996.884 -4.32E+05
1:SEISMIC LOAD (+X)
Reactions
DIRECTION -70.954 0 0 0 -8996.884 4.32E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 -0.014
2:SEISMIC LOAD (+Z)
Loads
DIRECTION 0 0 70.954 4.32E+05 -8205.854 0
2:SEISMIC LOAD (+Z)
Reactions
DIRECTION 0 0 -70.954 -4.32E+05 8205.854 0
Difference 0 0 0 0.014 0 0
3:SEISMIC LOAD (-X)
Loads
DIRECTION -70.954 0 0 0 -8996.884 4.32E+05
3:SEISMIC LOAD (-X)
Reactions
DIRECTION 70.954 0 0 0 8996.884 -4.32E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 0.014
4:SEISMIC LOAD (-Z)
Loads
DIRECTION 0 0 -70.954 -4.32E+05 8205.854 0
4:SEISMIC LOAD (-Z)
Reactions
DIRECTION 0 0 70.954 4.32E+05 -8205.854 0
Difference 0 0 0 -0.014 0 0
5:DEAD LOAD Loads 0 -2151.01 0 2.54E+05 0 -2.74E+05
5:DEAD LOAD Reactions 0 2151.01 0 -2.54E+05 0 2.74E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 -0.001
6:LIVE LOAD Loads 0 -41.085 0 4985.965 0 -5237.779
6:LIVE LOAD Reactions 0 41.085 0 -4985.965 0 5237.779
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 0
7:WL (+X)
Loads
(+0.5)PRESSURE 62.974 103.356 0 -12543.006 7639.925 -3.70E+05
7:WL (+X)
Reactions
(+0.5)PRESSURE -62.974 -103.356 0 12543.006 -7639.925 3.70E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 0.002
8:WL (+X) (-
Loads
0.5)SUCTION 62.974 17.696 0 -2147.569 7644.415 -3.81E+05
8:WL (+X) (-
Reactions
0.5)SUCTION -62.974 -17.696 0 2147.569 -7644.415 3.81E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 0.001
9:WL (-X)
Loads
(+0.5)PRESSURE -62.974 102.564 0 -12446.891 -7639.925 3.96E+05
9:WL (-X)
Reactions
(+0.5)PRESSURE 62.974 -102.564 0 12446.891 7639.925 -3.96E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 0
10:WL (-X)(-
Loads
0.5)SUCTION -62.974 16.954 0 -2057.461 -7644.415 3.85E+05
10:WL (-X)(-
Reactions
0.5)SUCTION 62.974 -16.954 0 2057.461 7644.415 -3.85E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0 0 -0.001
11:CL-1 Loads -29.024 -478.489 24.256 2.26E+05 -6244.479 1.47E+05
11:CL-1 Reactions 29.024 478.489 -24.256 -2.26E+05 6244.479 -1.47E+05
Difference 0 0 0 0.01 0 0.013
12:CL-2 Loads -29.024 -478.489 24.256 2.26E+05 -9362.798 85261.923
12:CL-2 Reactions 29.024 478.489 -24.256 -2.26E+05 9362.798 -85261.91
Difference 0 0 0 0.01 0 0.013
Node Displacement Summary - Without Concreting
X Y Z Resultant
Node L/C
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Max X 2513 138 DL+LL+SL(+X) 51.437 -1.254 0.014 51.452
Min X 2515 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -78.653 -1.748 9.994 79.305
112 DL+WL(-
Max Y 2735 X)PRESSURE+CL-2 -62.612 7.156 5.906 63.296
Min Y 2756 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -71.956 -17.853 5.622 74.351
Max Z 2689 143 DL+LL+SL(+Z)+CL-1 -22.426 -5.377 29.438 37.396
Min Z 2758 117 DL+SL(-Z) -1.156 -0.89 -18.352 18.41
Max rX 2542 143 DL+LL+SL(+Z)+CL-1 -13.382 -1.262 16.071 20.951
Min rX 2691 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -67.496 -6.724 11.56 68.808
Max rY 2678 119 DL+SL(+Z)+CL-1 -19.371 -8.359 24.104 32.033
Min rY 2511 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -69.296 -1.587 10.056 70.04
Max rZ 2543 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -32.116 -1.788 5.454 32.625
Min rZ 2540 138 DL+LL+SL(+X) 20.616 -0.884 0.001 20.635
Max
Rst 2515 144 DL+LL+SL(-X)+CL-1 -78.653 -1.748 9.994 79.305
3D-RENDERING VIEW
TYPICAL 3D VIEWS OF POWER HOUSE BUILDING (SINGLE BAY)
COLUMN NUMBERS
EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF SINGLE STEPPED COLUMN ( As per IS:800-1984)
P1 = 240 t P2
Assuming total load (DL+LL) 2
= 100 kg/m
Spacing of column = 8.5125 m
width of the truss = 25.5 m 1.25 * 1.25 m
I2
Load on each column (P2) = 10.853 t L2= 6 P1
C1 = L2/L1(√I1/I2α)
4
Moment of interia (I1) = 0.427 m 1.25 * 1.6 m
4
Moment of interia (I2) = 0.203 m L1= 34.15 I1
α= (P1+P2)/P2
α= 23.11
C1 = 0.0529
i2/i1 = (I2/L2)*(L1/I1)
i2/i1 = 2.714
K1 = 1.32 ( from table D-4, IS:800-1984)
K2 = (K1/C1) < 3. (If not consider K2 value as 3)
= 24.942 or 3
COLUMN Mkd. A3 D
z z
b
y
1 Design parameters:
fck fy size of column design loads & moments Cc bar dia. d/
b D Pu Muz Muy f
N/mm2 N/mm2 mm mm kN kN.m kN.m mm mm mm
25 500 1250 1600 7636 2426 2087 40 32 56.00
COLUMN Mkd. A4 D
z z
b
y
1 Design parameters:
fck fy size of column design loads & moments Cc bar dia. d'
b D Pu Muz Muy f
N/mm2 N/mm2 mm mm kN kN.m kN.m mm mm mm
25 500 1250 1600 5407 6127 674 40 32 56.00
Table of Contents
1. Introduc!on...........................................................................................................................................1
2. Cut Slope Details...................................................................................................................................1
3. Details of the discon!nuity...................................................................................................................1
4. Stereographic plots of the slopes.........................................................................................................2
4.1. Right Slope (West Slope)...................................................................................................................2
4.2. Le+ Slope (East Slope).......................................................................................................................6
4.3. Upstream Slope (North Slope)..........................................................................................................7
4.4. Downstream slope (South Slope)...................................................................................................14
5. Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................17
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1. Introduc!on
A surface power house of size 196.5m (L) x 25.5m (W) x 51.1m (H) is proposed to accommodate
6 units of Francis turbine. Detailed geological mapping in and around the power house is
carried out and the subsurface informa'on is obtained through the exploratory bore holes.
The average ground eleva'on at the proposed power house is varies from EL 661 to EL 652 and
the deepest excava'on is proposed at EL 568.50 including the dra. tube pit. The height of
ver'cal excava'on is about 92 m.
The founda'on grade of the proposed power house is at EL 568.50 and service bay is at EL
601.20. The excava'on below the service bay shall be filled by spiral case and turbine floor
concre'ng. Thus, out of the 92m ver'cal excava'on, about 60 m would be the permanent cut
slope.
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Dip
Joint Dip
Direc!on
S1 41° 013°
S2 25° 004°
S3 30° 262°
S4 47° 179°
J2a 72° 118°
J2b 80° 305°
J3a 72° 245°
J3b 80° 059°
J4a 78° 168°
J4b 80° 357°
West
62° 090°
Slope
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A. Kinema!c Analysis
The stereonet defines the shape of the wedge, the orienta'on of the line of intersec'on and
the direc'on of sliding. This informa'on can be used to assess the poten'al for the planar and
wedge failures of the cut face.
Through kinema'c analysis, poten'ally unstable planar/wedges are iden'fied although it
does not provide precise informa'on on their factor of safety.
1. Planar Failure
The following condi'ons are to be met to have the planar failure in the cut Slope.
A. The plane on which sliding occurs must strike parallel or nearly parallel (within
approximately ±20◦) to the slope face.
B. The sliding plane must “daylight” in the slope face, which means that the dip of the
plane must be less than the dip of the slope face, that is, ψp < ψf.
C. The dip of the sliding plane must be greater than the angle of fric'on of this plane,
that is, ψp > φ.
The stereo plot exhibits that for segment west slope (Slope direc'on N090°), S3 joint set is
nearly parallel to the cut slope but dipping in opposite direc'on, thus not sa'sfying the criteria
required for planar failure. Hence the possibility of planar failure is ruled out.
2. Wedge Failure
The following condi'ons are to meet for the cut Slope to have a wedge failure
• Two planes will always intersect in a line. On the stereonet, the line of intersec'on is
represented by the point where the two great circles of the planes intersect, and the
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orienta'on of the line is defined by its trend (αi) and its plunge (ψi).
• The plunge of the line of intersec'on must be flaNer than the dip of the face, and
steeper than the average fric'on angle of the two slide planes, that is ψfi > ψi > φ.
• The line of intersec'on must dip in a direc'on out of the face for sliding to be feasible;
the possible range in the trend of the line of intersec'on is between αi and αi.
From the above stereonet plot for the north slope as shown above, the following joint set
combina'ons may trigger wedge failure.
I. S4 and J3b
The SWedge model is shown below the above joint combina'ons without any support system
installed.
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The wedge formed for the present combina'on of joint sets is expected to fail along the
intersec'on of the two joints. The trend (αi) of the intersec'on of the joint is 140.5° and plunge
(ψi) is 40°. The dip (ψfi) of the cut slope is 62° which is steeper than ψi. Also, ψi is equal to the
fric'on angle φ (40°). Thus, sa'sfying the criteria for the wedge failure i.e ψfi> ψi> φ. The
factor of safety before installa'on of the support system is 1.473.
Shotcrete and grouted rock anchors are planned to be installed in the slopes for the stabiliza'on
of the slopes. The support measures considered are grouted rock anchor 25 mm dia of length
6.0m at a spacing of 1.5m x 1.5m along with Shotcrete with wire mesh of 75mm having the
shear strength of 2MPa. Anchor capacity of the grouted anchor bar considered is 15.5 T.
A.er the installa'on of the support system, the factor of safety is 20.876. The following figure
shows the installed rock support system along with the factor of safety.
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The wedge analysis carried out for the right slope (west slope) is summarized in table below.
Dip
Join Di
Direc!o
t p
n
41
S1 013°
°
25
S2 004°
°
30
S3 262°
°
47
S4 179°
°
72
J2a 118°
°
80
J2b 305°
°
J3a 72 245°
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Dip
Join Di
Direc!o
t p
n
°
80
J3b 059°
°
78
J4a 168°
°
80
J4b 357°
°
East
57
Slop 270°
e
°
A. Planar Failure
In the East slope (Slope direc'on N270°) the average strike of S3 joint set is near parallel to the
trend of the cut slope, but the dip amount (Ψp) S3=30° is less than the fric'on angle (Ø=40°) of
the rock. Hence not sa'sfying the criteria for the planar failure.
The summary of the planar failure covering the condi'ons men'oned earlier is elaborated for
the east slope.
B. Wedge Failure
The possibility of the wedge forma'on for the proposed cut slope is studied and it is found that
there is no possibility of wedge forma'on in the east cut slope.
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Dip
Joint Dip
Direc!on
S1 41° 013°
S2 25° 004°
S3 30° 262°
S4 47° 179°
J2a 72° 118°
J2b 80° 305°
J3a 72° 245°
J3b 80° 059°
J4a 78° 168°
J4b 80° 357°
North
62° 180°
Slope
A. Planar Failure
The stereoplot exhibits that for North Slope (Slope direc'on N180°) the average strike of S4
joints is parallel to the trend of the proposed cut slope and dip amount (Ψp) (S4=47°) is greater
than the fric'on angle Ø=40°, Therefore, only S4 joint set fulfils the criteria for planar failure {as
(Ψf =62° > Ψp=47°) and Ψp=47° > Ø=40°}.
B. Wedge Failure
From the above stereonet plot for the north slope as shown above, the following joint set
combina'ons may trigger wedge failure.
I. J2a and J3a
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The power house is proposed to be excavated in 1H:6V with the bench width of 4.0m at ver'cal
intervals of 12m in the fresh rock. The model is generated in the Swedge with the proposed cut
slope for the above combina'on of joint sets. The wedge formed for the joint combina'on is
shown below.
Fig: SWedge analysis of the power house Upstream Slope (North Slope)
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The wedge formed for the present combina'on of joint sets is expected to fail along the
intersec'on of the two joints. The trend (αi) of the intersec'on of the joint is 181.5° and plunge
(ψi) is 53.9°. The dip (ψfi) of the cut slope is 62° which is steeper than ψi. Also, ψi is greater
than the fric'on angle φ (40°). Thus, sa'sfying the criteria for the wedge failure i.e. ψfi> ψi> φ.
The factor of safety before installa'on of the support system is 1.164.
Shotcrete and grouted rock anchors are planned to be installed in the slopes for the stabiliza'on
of the slopes. The support measures considered are grouted rock anchor 25 mm dia of length
6.0m at a spacing of 1.5m x 1.5m along with Shotcrete with wire mesh of 75mm having the
shear strength of 2MPa. Anchor capacity of the grouted anchor bar considered is 15.5 T.
A.er the installa'on of the support system, the factor of safety is 35.4. The following figure
shows the installed rock support system along with the factor of safety.
Thus, the support system proposed is sufficient to take over come the wedge failure.
II. S4 and J2a
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The SWedge model is shown below for the above joint combina'ons without any support
system installed.
The wedge formed for the present combina'on of joint sets is expected to fail along the
intersec'on of the two joints. The trend (αi) of the intersec'on of the joint is 187.8° and plunge
(ψi) is 46.7°. The dip (ψfi) of the cut slope is 62° which is steeper than ψi. Also, ψi is greater
than the fric'on angle φ (40°). Thus, sa'sfying the criteria for the wedge failure i.e ψfi> ψi> φ.
The factor of safety before installa'on of the support system is 0.952.
Shotcrete and grouted rock anchors are planned to be installed in the slopes for the stabiliza'on
of the slopes. The support measures considered are grouted rock anchor 25 mm dia of length
6.0m at a spacing of 1.5m x 1.5m along with Shotcrete with wire mesh of 75mm having the
shear strength of 2MPa. Anchor capacity of the grouted anchor bar considered is 15.5 T.
A.er the installa'on of the support system, the factor of safety is 2.273. The provided support
system is suitable to stabilize the wedges. The picture showing the installed rock support system
is shown.
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The SWedge model is shown below the above joint combina'ons without any support system
installed.
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The wedges formed the present combina'on joint set is expected to fail along the joint S4
which is similar to the planar failure as shown in the planar failure analysis. This is due to the
less resistance offered by the sliding plane 2 i.e joint J3a. The factor of safety before installa'on
of the support system is 0.782.
Shotcrete and grouted rock anchors are planned to be installed in the slopes for the stabiliza'on
of the slopes. The support measures considered are grouted rock anchor 25 mm dia of length
6.0m at a spacing of 1.5m x 1.5m along with Shotcrete with wire mesh of 75mm having the
shear strength of 2MPa. Anchor capacity of the grouted anchor bar considered is 15.5 T.
A.er the installa'on of the support system, the factor of safety is 2.107.
The provided support system is suitable to stabilize the wedges. The picture showing the
installed rock support system is shown.
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All the unstable wedges formed due to the intersec'on of the joints are stable with the
proposed support system. The support system proposed is 75 mm shotcrete with wire mesh
with 25 dia 6.0 m long grouted rock anchor at 1.5m x 1.5 m spacing. In addi'on, 50 mm dia 6.50
m long weep holes at 3.0 x3.0 m c/c shall be provided.
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Dip
Joint Dip
Direc!on
S1 41° 013°
S2 25° 004°
S3 30° 262°
S4 47° 179°
J2a 72° 118°
J2b 80° 305°
J3a 72° 245°
J3b 80° 059°
J4a 78° 168°
J4b 80° 357°
South Slope 67° 360°
The possibility of failure along the joint planes is studied and the results are summarized below.
A. Planar Failure
For south slope (Slope direc'on N360°) the average strike of S1 joint set is near parallel to the
trend of the cut slope. Also, the dip amount (Ψp) S1=41° is greater than the fric'on angle
(Ø=40°) of the rock mass and slope angle of cut slopes (Ψf =67°) is greater than the dip amount
(Ψp=41°). Hence the planar failure is possible along joint S1.
Also, the joint set S2 is parallel to the trend of the cut slope, but the dip amount (Ψp) S2=25° is
less the fric'on angle, hence ruling out the possibility of the planar failure.
The summary of the planar failure covering the condi'ons men'oned earlier is elaborated for
the south slope.
B. Wedge Failure
The possibility of the wedge forma'on for the proposed cut slope is studied and it is found that
the following combina'on of joint sets may trigger the wedge failure.
I. S1 and J2b
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The power house is proposed to be excavated in 1H:6V with the bench width of 4.0m at ver'cal
intervals of 12m. The model is generated in the Swedge with this slope details and for the
above combina'on of joint sets, the wedge formed as shown below.
Fig: SWedge analysis of the power house Downstream Slope (South Slope)
The wedges formed the present combina'on joint set is expected to fail along the joint S1
which is similar to the planar failure as shown in the planar failure analysis. This is due to the
less resistance offered by the sliding plane-2 i.e. joint J2b. The factor of safety before
installa'on of the support system is 0.965.
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Shotcrete and grouted rock anchors are planned to be installed in the slopes for the stabiliza'on
of the slopes. The support measures considered are grouted rock anchor 25 mm dia of length
6.0m at a spacing of 1.5m x 1.5m along with Shotcrete with wire mesh of 75mm having the
shear strength of 2MPa. Anchor capacity considered is 15.5 T. A.er the installa'on of the
support system, the factor of safety is 5.135. The figure showing the installed rock support
system along with the factor of safety.
The wedge analysis carried out for the downstream slope (South slope) is summarized in table
below.
All the unstable wedges formed due to the intersec'on of the joints are stable with the
proposed support system. The support system proposed is 75 mm shotcrete with wire mesh
with 25 dia 6.0 m long grouted rock anchor at 1.5m x 1.5 m spacing. In addi'on, 50 mm dia
6.5 m long weep holes at 3.0 x3.0 m c/c shall be provided.
5. Conclusion
From the above study it is found that the slopes are stabilized with the designed support
system. The designed support system is shown in the relevant power house drawings.
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The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to
maintain the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis.
The analysis is carried out using Slide so ware.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI
value of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blas#ng over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The
blast damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excava#on. The disturbance
factor (D) is considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input
parameters are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass
proper#es are as tabulated below
The slide model with the proper#es of the material is shown as below.
Support Design
Grouted rock anchors (GRA) and self-drilling anchors are proposed to be used in the rock
excava#on and overburden excava#on respec#vely. The support capaci#es of the various bolt
considered in the analysis are summarized below.
Bond length of these anchors is considered to be 70% of the total length of the anchors. The
cut slope will be supported by 75mm thick shotcrete. The shotcrete is modelled as the material
model.
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Various combina#ons of the support system are analysed by varying the spacing and length.
The slide model with the proposed support system is shown below.
The model generated is analysed for the no support condi#ons ini#ally. The minimum factor of
safety is 0.628 is passing through the overburden.
In the overburden, 6.0 m long SDA @ 1.5mx1.5m spacing is planned. In the rock, the 6.0 m long
GRA @ 1.5mx1.5m is planned. The factor of safety a er the installa#on of the support system is
1.559. The following figure shows the slip circle along the global minimum circle.
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The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condi#on also. The horizontal
earthquake accelera#on is 0.12g and ver#cal earthquake accelera#on is 0.08g as per the site
specific seismic parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.228.
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From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors
at 1.5x1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the
designed support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to
maintain the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis.
The analysis is carried out using Slide so ware.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI
value of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blas#ng over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The
blast damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excava#on. The disturbance
factor (D) is considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input
parameters are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass
proper#es are as tabulated below
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The slide model with the proper#es of the material is shown as below.
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Support Design
Grouted rock anchors (GRA) and self-drilling anchors are proposed to be used in the rock
excava#on and overburden excava#on respec#vely. The support capaci#es of the various bolt
considered in the analysis are summarized below.
Bond length of these anchors is considered to be 70% of the total length of the anchors. The
cut slope will be supported by 75mm thick shotcrete. The shotcrete is modelled as the material
model.
Various combina#ons of the support system are analysed by varying the spacing and length.
The slide model with the proposed support system is shown below.
The model generated is analysed for the no support condi#ons ini#ally. The minimum factor of
safety is 0.596 is passing through the overburden.
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In the overburden, 6.0 m long SDA @ 1.5mx1.5m spacing is planned. In the rock, the 6.0 m long
GRA @ 1.5mx1.5m is planned. The factor of safety a er the installa#on of the support system is
1.887. The following figure shows the slip circle along the global minimum circle.
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condi#on also. The horizontal
earthquake accelera#on is 0.12g and ver#cal earthquake accelera#on is 0.08g as per the site
specific seismic parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.565.
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The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to
maintain the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis.
The analysis is carried out using Slide so ware.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI
value of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blas#ng over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The
blast damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excava#on. The disturbance
factor (D) is considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input
parameters are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass
proper#es are as tabulated below
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The slide model with the proper#es of the material is shown as below.
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Support Design
Grouted rock anchors (GRA) and self-drilling anchors are proposed to be used in the rock
excava#on and overburden excava#on respec#vely. The support capaci#es of the various bolt
considered in the analysis are summarized below.
Bond length of these anchors is considered to be 70% of the total length of the anchors. The
cut slope will be supported by 75mm thick shotcrete. The shotcrete is modelled as the material
model.
Various combina#ons of the support system are analysed by varying the spacing and length.
The slide model with the proposed support system is shown below.
The model generated is analysed for the no support condi#ons ini#ally. The minimum factor of
safety is 0.445 is passing through the overburden.
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In the overburden, 6.0 m long SDA @ 1.5mx1.5m spacing is planned. In the rock, the 6.0 m long
GRA @ 1.5mx1.5m is planned. The factor of safety a er the installa#on of the support system is
3.958. The following figure shows the slip circle along the global minimum circle.
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condi#on also. The horizontal
earthquake accelera#on is 0.12g and ver#cal earthquake accelera#on is 0.08g as per the site
specific seismic parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 3.329.
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North Side
1 0.445 3.958 3.329
Slope (CS)
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors
at 1.5mx1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the
designed support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
The stability analysis is carried out using the limit equilibrium method. This procedure involves
comparing the available shear strength along the sliding surface with the force required to
maintain the slope in equilibrium. Bishops method is adopted for the slope stability analysis.
The analysis is carried out using Slide so ware.
Model:
The proposed powerhouse pit is lies in the rock class III based on the surface mapping. The GSI
value of the proposed pit area is about 64.
The effect of blas#ng over the cut slope is considered in the design of the support system. The
blast damage zone is considered to be 2.0 m from the face of the excava#on. The disturbance
factor (D) is considered to be 0.7 in the face.
Generalized Hoek Brown strength criteria are adopted for the material model. The input
parameters are taken from the rock mechanics test carried out. The derived rock mass
proper#es are as tabulated below
The slide model with the proper#es of the material is shown as below.
Support Design
Grouted rock anchors (GRA) and self-drilling anchors are proposed to be used in the rock
excava#on and overburden excava#on respec#vely. The support capaci#es of the various bolt
considered in the analysis are summarized below.
Annexure-9.13
Bond length of these anchors is considered to be 70% of the total length of the anchors. The
cut slope will be supported by 75mm thick shotcrete. The shotcrete is modelled as the material
model.
Various combina#ons of the support system are analysed by varying the spacing and length.
The slide model with the proposed support system is shown below.
The model generated is analysed for the no support condi#ons ini#ally. The minimum factor of
safety is 0.749 is passing through the overburden.
In the overburden, 6.0 m long SDA @ 1.5mx1.5m spacing is planned. In the rock, the 6.0 m long
GRA @ 1.5mx1.5m is planned. The factor of safety a er the installa#on of the support system is
2.518. The following figure shows the slip circle along the global minimum circle.
Annexure-9.13
The same support system is analysed with the earthquake condi#on also. The horizontal
earthquake accelera#on is 0.12g and ver#cal earthquake accelera#on is 0.08g as per the site
specific seismic parameter study. The factor of safety with the earthquake case is 1.830.
Annexure-9.13
South Side
1 0.749 2.518 1.830
Slope (CS)
From the above study, the rock support system comprising of 6.0 m long grouted rock anchors
at 1.5mx1.5m spacing, 75mm thick shotcrete with wiremesh is provided. The output of the
designed support system is incorporated in the powerhouse drawings.
Annexure-9.14
Inward horizontal deflection due to lateral rock pressure of intensity equal to 1 t/m2
at horizontal diameter = 0.05055 KR4 = 14.74 mm
EI
b = 100 cm
t = 40 cm
Equivalent area of 1m strip lining, A = 4000 cm2
Equivalent moment of inertia M.I = bD /12
3
= 100x40^3/12
= 533333
P M
Stresses on outer face : +
A Z
At Φ 0° 45° 90° 135° 180°
Stress (kg/cm2) 20.034 -5.063 22.974 -7.247 22.287
T/C C T C T C
P M
Stresses on inner face : -
A Z
Horizontal deflection : -
Vertical deflection :-
Inward horizontal deflection due to lateral rock pressure of intensity equal to 1 t/m2
at horizontal diameter = 0.05055 KR4 = 11.68 mm
EI
b = 100 cm
t = 40 cm
Equivalent area of 1m strip lining, A = 4000 cm2
Equivalent moment of inertia M.I = bD /123
= 100x40^3/12
= 533333
P M
Stresses on outer face : +
A Z
At Φ 0° 45° 90° 135° 180°
Stress (kg/cm )
2
16.601 0.821 20.619 -5.721 21.770
T/C C C C T C
P M
Stresses on inner face : -
A Z
Horizontal deflection : -
Hydraulic design of Trashrack & Sizing of Outlet (Lower Reservoir) - Large Unit
Hydraulic design of Trashrack & Sizing of Outlet (Lower Reservoir) - Small Unit
Height
Segment Di-1+Di Li x (Di-1+Di)
S.No Distance R.L Above
Length
Datum
(km) (m) Li (km) Di (m) (m) (km x m)
1 0.00 660.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.47 700.00 0.47 40.00 40.00 18.72
3 0.55 740.00 0.09 80.00 120.00 10.20
4 0.64 780.00 0.08 120.00 200.00 17.00
5 1.085 830.00 0.45 170.00 290.00 129.63
Total 1.09 km 175.55
Natural slope is adopted as the equivalent slope is too low and unrealistic S = 149.122 m/Km
S = 1 in 6.71
FSL
1.0:1 2.400 m
DESIGN DATA:
TRASH RACK SIZE : 2.27 m X 7.76 m
NO'S OF PANELS : 4 NOS. / SET
PANEL SIZE : 2.27 mm X 1940 mm
fn = M . ry g.E
H 2 ( Y + (b/t) Y1
b ) 0.5
… (1)
Where,
Radius of Gyration, ry
Elastic modulus of bar material, E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2
Density of bar material, Yb = 0.00785 kg/cm3
Fluid density of water, Y1 = 0.001 kg/cm3
Clear spacing between bars, b = 134 mm
Gravitational acceleration, g = 981 cm/s2
M = k = 22.4 = 3.566
2π 2xπ
(k=22.4, as both ends of Trash Rack bars are fixed)
The above equation is valid for b< 0.7, if b > 0.7 then b = 0.7 L to be considered.
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ry = √ Iyy / A = 0.462 cm Least radius of gyration.
Now calculate the Natural frequency by putting above value in equation…… (1)
S = t x ff
V
Where,
Thickness of bars in cm, t = 1.6 cm
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SAUNDATTI PSP - INTAKE TRASH RACK (SMALLER UNITS)
DESIGN CALCULATION FOR VIBRATION AND RESONANCE
DESIGN DATA:
TRASH RACK SIZE : 2.27 m X 7.76 m
NO'S OF PANELS : 4 NOS. / SET
PANEL SIZE : 2.27 mm X 1940 mm
fn = M . ry g.E
H 2 ( Y + (b/t) Y1
b ) 0.5
… (1)
Where,
Radius of Gyration, ry
Elastic modulus of bar material, E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2
Density of bar material, Yb = 0.00785 kg/cm3
Fluid density of water, Y1 = 0.001 kg/cm3
Clear spacing between bars, b = 134 mm
Gravitational acceleration, g = 981 cm/s2
M = k = 22.4 = 3.566
2π 2xπ
(k=22.4, as both ends of Trash Rack bars are fixed)
The above equation is valid for b< 0.7, if b > 0.7 then b = 0.7 L to be considered.
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Now calculate the Natural frequency by putting above value in equation…… (1)
S = t x ff
V
Where,
Thickness of bars in cm, t = 1.6 cm
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SAUNDATTI PSP - OUTLET TRASH RACK (LARGER UNITS)
DESIGN CALCULATION FOR VIBRATION AND RESONANCE
DESIGN DATA:
TRASH RACK SIZE : 2.27 m X 8.28 m
NO'S OF PANELS : 4 NOS. / SET
PANEL SIZE : 2.27 mm X 2070 mm
fn = M . ry g.E
H 2 ( Y + (b/t) Y1
b ) 0.5
… (1)
Where,
Radius of Gyration, ry
Elastic modulus of bar material, E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2
Density of bar material, Yb = 0.00785 kg/cm3
Fluid density of water, Y1 = 0.001 kg/cm3
Clear spacing between bars, b = 134 mm
Gravitational acceleration, g = 981 cm/s2
M = k = 22.4 = 3.566
2π 2xπ
(k=22.4, as both ends of Trash Rack bars are fixed)
The above equation is valid for b< 0.7, if b > 0.7 then b = 0.7 L to be considered.
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Now calculate the Natural frequency by putting above value in equation…… (1)
S = t x ff
V
Where,
Thickness of bars in cm, t = 1.6 cm
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SAUNDATTI PSP - OUTLET TRASH RACK (SMALLER UNITS)
DESIGN CALCULATION FOR VIBRATION AND RESONANCE
DESIGN DATA:
TRASH RACK SIZE : 2.83 m X 5.38 m
NO'S OF PANELS : 3 NOS. / SET
PANEL SIZE : 3105 mm X 1793 mm
fn = M . ry g.E
H 2 ( Y + (b/t) Y1
b ) 0.5
… (1)
Where,
Radius of Gyration, ry
Elastic modulus of bar material, E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2
Density of bar material, Yb = 0.00785 kg/cm3
Fluid density of water, Y1 = 0.001 kg/cm3
Clear spacing between bars, b = 134 mm
Gravitational acceleration, g = 981 cm/s2
M = k = 22.4 = 3.566
2π 2xπ
(k=22.4, as both ends of Trash Rack bars are fixed)
The above equation is valid for b< 0.7, if b > 0.7 then b = 0.7 L to be considered.
b/t = 77 = 4.81
16
3
I xx = 1.6 x 11 = 177.5 cm4
12
3
I yy = 11 x 1.6 = 3.8 cm4
12
rx = √ Ixx / A = 3.175 cm
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ry = √ Iyy / A = 0.462 cm Least radius of gyration.
Now calculate the Natural frequency by putting above value in equation…… (1)
S = t x ff
V
Where,
Thickness of bars in cm, t = 1.6 cm
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