INDEX

SR. NO.

ITEMS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

GENERAL INFORMATION
CLIMATIC DATA WITH SOURCE OF DATA
CATCHMENT AREA
NATURE OF STREAM
FOUNDATION AND SOIL DATA
ALIGNMENTAND APPROACHES
MAPS, PLANS, X-SECTTONS AND TOPOGRAPHICAL
FEATURES.
CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
DETAIL OF EXISTING STRUCTURES / IN THE
STREAM /KHAD AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
HYDRAULIC DATA PROCESSING

8.
9.
10.

PAGE NO.

PROFORMA FOR COLLECTION OF HYDRAULIC DATA

FOR DESIGN OF BRIDGES
A.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of Road and its classification.

Chikni Behal Balali Road.

2. Mileage / Km & chainage of centre of crossing

from

start

of

road.

2/330

of

3. Name

stream

Jajjar Khad.
4. Name of the nearest inhabited/ Identifiable locality
at Either end of crossing on the Roads leading to
the

site

(Give

approx.

distance)

Behal 1.30 Km
5. Nearest rail head and its distance from start of
road.
Kiratpur Sahib 1Km.
6. What arrangement exist for crossing the river/
khad at present:

B.

(a) During Monsoon

Nil

(b) During Dry Season

Kutcha Road

CLIMATIC DATA WITH SOURCE OF DATA

1

Temperature :(a) Minimum

6 c
(b) Maximum

Rain fall:

45 c

(a) Max. recorded intensity of rain fall in the

Catchments in cm. per hour in the severest
storm.
40 M. M Per Hour
(b) Frequency of such storms in years.
(c) Other rain fall data to the extent available
monthly or annual.

3.

4.

C.

Snowfall
(a) Monthly and annual snow fall data.
(b) Maximum intensity of snow fall.

Nil
Nil

Whether site is affected by avalanches,

cloudbursts and land slides? If so, give details.

No

CATCHMENT AREA
1

Indicate broadly the nature of catchment i. e.

whether:(a) Steep bare rock and city pavements.
30%
(b) Rocky slopes
wooded.

with

vegetation

and

40%
(c) Plateau, lightly covered, ordinary, bare
ground.
(d) Densely built up areas of cities with
metalled roads and paths.
(e) Residential areas not densely built up with
Metalled roads.
(f) Residential areas not densely built up with
on-metalled roads.
(g) Clayey soils, stiff & bare.
(h) Clayey soils, lightly covered.
(i) Loam, lightly cultivated or covered.
(j) Loam, largely cultivated.
(k) Suburbs with gardens, lawns &
macadamized Roads.
(I) Sandy soils, lightly growth
(m) Sandy soils, covered heavy bush.
(n) Jungle areas.
(o) Parks,
lawns,
meadow,
gardens,
Cultivated area.
2.

1800 mm Yearly

The possibility of subsequent changes in

catchment afforestation, deforestation, urban
development, extension or reduction in
cultivated
area
etc.
Nil

3.

Storage area in catchment such as lakes,

reservoirs etc. their distances from proposed
bridge
site
both
Nil
U/s as well as D/s.
(a) Artificial ( Indicate sizes of storage)
(b) Natural

4.

Length
3.75

if

catchment

in

kms.

5.

Width

of

catchment

in

Kms.

1.75
6.

Total Area of catchment in Sq. Kms.

6.56
(a)

Hilly

area

in

Sq.

Kms.

Plain

area

in

Sq.

Kms.

2.30
(b)
4.26
7.

Cross

8.

Longitudinal

slope
slope

of

catchment.
of

catchment.

1:7.81
9.

Distance from source to bridge site In Kms.

From

Topo

Sheet

(H).

3.75
10.

Difference in height between source and

bridge site in metres from Topo Sheet (H).
480 Mtr.

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11.

Recommended value of rugosity Coefficient

(n). 0.035

12.

Recommended value of constant 'C' For

Dicken's

formula.

14

D.

NATURE OF STREAM
1. Is the stream
(a) Alluvial

(with

erodible

banks)

Yes
(b) Quasi-alluvial (with more or Less fixed
bed but erodible banks)

( c ) Rigid (with inerodible banks and bed).

2. Is the stream :
(a) perennial
(b) Seasonal
Yes
3. Does the stream meander or change Courses ? If
so, the extent of meander experienced in the
past

be

shown

on

site

plan.

No

4.

Low water level (L. W. L) at bridge site.

(a) The period of occurrence of L.W.L to
determine the feasibility of C/o intermediate
piers and to examine provision of diversion

during

construction.

596.05mtr.
(b) Observed surface velocity at L. W. L. Mtr.
/sec.
Nil
(c) Bed

slope

at

L.W.

L.

1 in 44.42

4. Ordinary flood level (O. F. L) at bridge Site.

(a) Observed surface velocity at O. F. L..

mtr.

5.00

(b) Water

surface

slope

/sec

at

O.

F.

L.

1:44.42
6.

High flood level (H. F. L) at bridge site with

source

from

which

taken.

597.00
(a) Observed surface velocity at H. F. L.
5.00

Mtr.

/sec

(b) Water strrface slope at H. F, L.

7.

1:44.42

A chart of the period of high flood levels for as

many years as the relevant data has been

recorded.
----

8.

Afflux,
vicinity

if any, and its influence on area in the

likely

to

be

affected.

Nil

9.

Linear water way at H.F.L. as per Clause

104

of

IRC

NO.

5-1998.

12.20 Mtr.
10.

Whether the flood carries big

boulders,

trees,

bushes

etc.?

No

11.

Are the banks susceptible to scour? If so,

indicate the extent of cutting of banks in the

past.
No

12.

13.

R.L. and location of maximumobserved score

below
H.
F.
L.
Nil
R.L. of maximum anticipated scoure below

H.

F.

L.

Nil

14.

15.

Is stream navigable? If so, minimum clearance

required.
NO
Are large
Necessary?

scale river training works

If
so,
give
details.

Not required

E.

FOUNDATION AND SOIL DATA

1.

Test results of samples of bores (Log-of-Test

Boring), giving there- In the values of the soil
available at different depths in respect of the
following (The sub-surface exploration for
determining the design parameters shall be
carried out in accordance with clause no. 704
of IRC-78 and a copy of the test report be

attached with the data). site investigation shall

be conducted by a qualified Geotechnical
Engineer and geologist shall invariably be
associated.
(a) Mean diameter of particle in mm.
2 mm
(b) Value

of

Lacy's

silt

factor

(Ksf).

9.20
(c) Angle of internal friction of soil (0).
(d) Cohesion (c).
(e) Angle
of
(f) Dry

wall

friction

density

of

soil
Tonne/m3

18
(g) Saturated

(s).

density

(h) Allowable/Safe

of

bearing

soil
capacity

25.00 Tonne/M2
of soil with R. L. at which calculated for :
(i) Left
side
abutment
25.00 Tonne/M2
(ii) Right
side
abutment
25.00 Tonne/M2

F.

ALIGNMENTAND APPROACHES
1.

Is the proposed alignment of the bridge 'SKEW'

or normal to channel ? If skew, give angle of
skew.
Normal

2.

Will approaches be straight? If not, give radii of

curves for:
Straight

3.

(a) Right side approach.

---

(b) Left side approach.

---

Proposed gradient in approaches for :

Near to level

4.

(a) Right side approach.

Level

(b) Left side approach.

Level

Will visibility of the proposed bridge be unobstructed upto 50 mtrs. On either

side of

bridge?

details.

If

not

give

Yes

5.

G.

Proposed type of surface of approaches.

Flexible Pavement

MAPS, PLANS, X-SECTTONS AND TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES.

1.

An index map to a suitable small Scale (topo

sheets in scale 1cm to 500mtr.)

showing the

proposed Location of bridge, the alternative sites

investigated &rejected, the existing means of

communication, the general topography of the
country and important towns &villages etc. In
the

vicinity.

Attached
.-

2.

A contour survey plan of the stream showing

all topographical features and extending
upstream & downstream of the proposed site
to the distance shown below. (or such other
greater distances as the design engineer may
feel suitable for design) and to a sufficient
distance on either side to give a clear
indication of the topographical or other

features that might influence the location and

design of the bridge and its approaches. All
sites for crossings worth consideration shall be
shown on the plan.
(a) 100 mtrs. For catchment areas less Than
3.00 sq. Km. (scale not less than
Attached
(b) 300 mtrs. For catchment areas 3.00 To
15.00 sq. Km. (scale not less than 1/1000).
Attached
(c) 1500 mtrs. Or the width between The bank

which ever is more, for catchment areas

more

than

15.00

Sq.

Km.

Attached
3.

A site plan, to a suitable scale, showing details

of site selected and extending not less then 100
mtrs. Upstream and downstream from the
centre !ine of crossing and covering the
approaches to a sufficient distance, which in
the case of a major bridge, shall not be less
then 500 mtrs. on either side of the channel. In
case the river is meandering in the vicinity of
the bridge site, the vicinity of the bridge site,
the course of the river extending a suitable
distance not less than two loops on either side

of the proposed crossing shall be plotted on

side plan. The following information shall be
indicated on site plan :(a) The name of the channel or bridge and of
the road with R.D. at the centre of
crossing.
Jajjar Khad/ Jajjar Bridge 2/330
(b) The direction of flow of water at
maximum discharge.
(c) The alignment of existing approaches and
of

the

proposed

crossing

and

its

approaches.
(d) The angle and direction of skew if the
crossing

is

aligned

on

skew.

No (Normal Bridge)
(e) The

name

of

the

nearest

inhabited

identifiable locality at either and of the

crossing on roods leading to the site.
Behal & Baloli
(f) Reference and R.L. of permanent stations
and benchmarks used for layout duly
connected to G.T.S. benchmark, wherever
available.
G.T.S. Not available, T.B.M taken

(g) The location and identification number of

the cross-section and longitudinal section
taken within the scope of the site plan and
the exact location of their extreme points.
3 X-section & 1 L- Section
(h) The location of trial pits or borings, each
being given an identification number and
connected

to

the

datum.

Not required
(i) The location of all nullahs, buildings,
places of worship, wells, burial grounds,
outcrops of rocks and other possible
obstructions

which

approach

may

affect

the

alignment.

Shown on counter map

4.

Longitudinal section of the channel, showing

the site of bridge with H.F.L., L. W. L. and the
bed levels at suitably spaced intervals along
the approximate centre line of the deep water
channel between the approximate points to
which the survey plan has been prepared. The
horizontal scale shall be the same as for the
survey plan and the vertical scale not less than
1/1000.
Attached

5.

Longitudinal section of the road in approaches

upto a distance of 300 mtrs. On either side of
the proposed bridge site clearly indicating the
levels, chain age and proposed gradient.
Attached

CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
1.

Recommended type, span and carriage-way of

the

proposed

bridge.

R.C.C. T-Beam Bridge

2.

Recommended maximum flood discharge at

bridge

Site.

35 Cumecs
3.

Recorded

traffic

census

data.

90 Per Day
4.

Minimum

vertical

clearance

required.

1.50 Mtr.
5.

Recommended

deck

level.

600.50 Mtr.
6.

Possibility of constructing intermediate piers.

No

7.

Possibility of sinking wells and driving piles.

No
8.

Quantum of de-watering effort required in

Foundation.
No

Possibility of diversion of traffic during

Construction

of

proposed

bridge.

Through dry river bed

10.

Type of loading for which the structure is

To

be

designed.

AA class loading
11.

Seismic Zone under which the proposed

Zone -IV
Bridge falls.

12.

Type of foundation recommended whether :

(a) Open

foundations.

Open foundations
(b) Well foundations.
(c) Pile foundations.
13.

Is site safe from slides and falling down of

boulders
Yes it is safe

If

not,

give

details.

14.

Is the bridge site safe from slope hazard, soil

liquefaction or poor soil characteristics etc. ?

Yes it is safe
Give complete information separately in case
alternative

sites

fire

available.

Also

attach

comparative statement for all bridge sites including

the all bridge sites including the reasons for
selection of the site finally recommended.
15.

Special Requirements :(a) Proximity of a bridge to a town or Village and

need

for

footpaths.

Nil
(b) Provision on bridge for carrying Utilities such
as telephone

/ electrical /waterlines etc.

Nil
(c) Electrification

of

the

bridge

Nil
(d) Special

precautions

against

aggressive

Atmospheres and water etc.

(e) Provision for increasing the bridge length
future,

Nil

if

required

In

A.

B.

HYDRAULIC DATA PROCESSING

1.

Name of Road and its classification.

Chikni Behal Balali Road.

2.

Rugosity co efficient

0.035

3.

Catchment area

3.50 Sqm.

4.

Bed slop of Khad

1:44.42

5.

H.F.L. at Bridge Site

597.00

6.

L.W.L at Bridge Site

596.00

7.

Lowest Bed Level

595.80

8.

Proposed Deck Level

600.50

9.

Linear water way at H.F.L.

12.20

10.

Lacys silt factor

9.2

11.

Alignment at bridge site

Normal to Flow

12.

Safe bearing capacity

25 tonne/m2

13.

Dickens co- efficient

14

14.

Proposed foundation

Open

15.

Type of loading

Class AA

DISCHARGE CALCULATION (BY AREA VELOCITY METHOD)

1. At 50MTR U/S

10.20

18.20

R
0.56

A/P

Q = (10.20 X (0.56)

2/3

X (0.0258)

) =

29.72 Cum/Sec
0.035

2. At 0.00 MTR or at Bridge Site

9.30

12.55

A/P

0.741
Q = (9.30 X (0.741)

2/3

X (0.0258)

) =

32.64 Cum/Sec
0.035
3. At 50MTR D/S

14.30

35.10

A/P

0.407
Q = (14.30 X (0.407)

2/3

X (0.0258)

33.69 Cum/Sec

)=

0.035
B.

DISCHARGE SUMMARY
X-

SECTION
At

DISCHARGE
50MTR

U/S

29.72 Cum/Sec
At

0MTR

OR AT BRIDGE

SITE

32.64 Cum/Sec
At

50MTR

D/S

33.69 Cum/Sec

MAXIMUM

DISCHARGE

33.69 Cum/Sec
DISCHARGE BY DICHENS FORMULA

C = 14

A = 3.5 Sqm.

CA3/4

35.82 Cum/Sec

MORE DISCHARGE GIVEN BY DICHEN FORMULA= 35.82SQM

HANCE DESIGN DISCHARGE

= 1.30X35.82

46.56 Cum/Sec

Abutments of the proposed bridge are to be designed on scour consideration

Normal scour depth (dsm)

=1.34(Db2/Ksf )

Db = Discharge per mtr. Length =

Design Discharge (46.56) = 3.81

Linear water way at HFL (12.20)

1.34(3.812/9.2 ) 1/3

dsm =
Maximum Scour Depth =

d max.

= 1.56 mtr.

1.27x1.56 = 1.98mtr.

Taking 2.00 mtr. Grip for the proposed abutment foundation

Hence Foundation level = HFL- d max.- 2.00
= 597.00-1.98-2.00 = 593.02
Depth below lowest level = 595.80-593.02 =2.78mtr.
Taking foundation level 3.00 mtr. Below lowest bed level
Proposed founding level = 595.80-3.00 = 592.80 mtr. (for both side abutments)
Height of abutment

= 600.50-592.80 = 7.70 mtr.

RECOMMENDED DESIGN PARAMETERS: Design Discharge

46.56 Cum/Sec

Deck level

600.50 mtr

Founding level

592.80 mtr.

Height of abutment

7.70 mtr.

Depth below lowest level

3.00 mtr.

Proposed span

14.00 mtr.

Carriage way

7.50 mtr.