IS 8237 : 1985 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTION OF SLOPE FOR RESERVOIR EMBANKMENT

UDC 627.81:624.136/.137:006.76                          WRD 10

Reaffirmed 2022

1. Scope

1.1 This code covers design of protection of slope for reservoir embankments by riprap. Reference has been made to turfing and drainage arrangements for the downstream slope.

1.2 This code does not cover protection against damage due to velocity of flow for which additional pitching (or other measures) may be required.