STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF SURGES SHAFT
INPUTS
PERMISSIBLE VALUES
Permissible compressive stress of Concrete (\(σ_c\)):
Permissible compressive stress of Steel (\(σ_{st}\)):
Tensile strength of Steel (\(σ_t\)):
Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete (\(E_c\)):
DESIGN OF MAXIMUM THICKNESS AND REINFORCEMENT
1. NORMAL CONDITION
Internal water depth at base of shaft (\(h_{wn}\)):
Internal water pressure at base of shaft (\(P_{in}\)):
External water pressure at base of shaft (\(P_{on}\)):
Permissible compressive stress in concrete in Normal condition (\(σ_{ca}\)):
Check for permissible stress :
2. UPSURGE CONDITION
Internal water depth at base of shaft (\(h_{wu}\)):
Internal water pressure at base of shaft (\(P_{iu}\)):
External water pressure at base of shaft (\(P_{ou}\)):
Permissible compressive stress in concrete in Upsurge condition (\(σ_{cu}\)):
Check for permissible stress :
REINFORCEMENT DESIGN
1. HOOP REINFORCEMENT
Area of reinforcement (\(A_{st}\) ):
Area of reinforcement provided (\(A_{stph}\)) :
2. LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT
Area of reinforcement (\(A_{stm}\)) :
Area of reinforcement provided (\(A_{stpl}\)) :