IS 7720 : 1991 Criteria for Investigation, Planning and Layout for Barrages and Weirs

UDC 627.82 + 627.431/.432 WRD 22
Reaffirmed 2021

1 Scope

This standard lays down the criteria for investigation, planningand layout for barrages and weirs.

2 References

IS 4890 :1968Method for measurement of suspended sediment inopen channels

IS 6531 :1972Criteria for design of canal head regulators

IS 6966 : Part 1 :1989 Guidelines for hydraulic design ofbarrages andweirs :Part 1 Alluvial reaches

IS 8408 :1976Criteria for river training works for barragesand weirs in alluvium