IS 11385 : 2008 Subsurface Exploration for Canals and Cross Drainage Works - Code of Practice

1 Scope

This standard provides guidance on the type, extent and details ofsubsurface explorations needed in connection with the following items ofwork:

a) Canals - Stability of banks and bed in:

1) cutting, and

2) filling.

b) Canals - Water loss due to seepage and water logging in the commandarea.

c) Canals - Selection of lining with reference to the characteristics ofbed material, permeability, subsoil water table and salinity.

d) Cross drainage structures - Design and construction of the foundationfor head regulators, cross-regulators, drops or falls, super passages,syphons, aqueducts, level crossings and bridges.

e) Borrow area investigations for the suitability of material to be usedfor canal embankments and necessary compaction procedure.

2 References

The standards listed below contain provisions whichthrough reference in this text constitute provisionsof this standard. At the time of publication, theeditions indicated were valid. All standards aresubject to revision and parties to agreements basedon these standards are encouraged to investigatethe possibility of applying the most recent editionsof the standards indicated below :