IS 7894 : 1975 Code of practice for stability analysis of earth dams

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the procedure for analysing thestability of earth dam slopes for different conditions of loadingto which the dam is expected to be subjected during its life time.The analysis covers types of shear test results to be used,conditions requiring analysis, computation of pore pressures,methods of analysis and considerations for earthquake forces.

1.2 This standard does not cover special cases such astransition between earth dam and masonry and concrete dam.

1.3 This standard does not cover stability analysis of rockfilldams.

2 References

IS 1498 : 1970Classification and identification of soils for generalengineering purposes

IS 1893 : 1975Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures