IS 11639 : Part 1 : 1986 Criteria for structural design of penstocks: Part 1 Surface penstocks

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 1) lays down the various forces actingon surface penstocks and structural design of penstocks conveyingwater under pressure flow conditions. However, this does not coverspecials of penstocks like penstock supports, manifolds, bends,expansion joints, manholes, branch outlets, etc.