SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1965
STP41284S

Measurement of Hydrostatic Uplift Pressure on Spillway Weir with Air Piezometers

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Air-operated piezometers have been found suitable for measuring water pressure on the base of a concrete spillway weir. Hydrostatic pressure cells were embedded in native chalk; thin plastic tubing leads were extended through freshly poured, large-aggregate concrete. Sheet-brass barriers attached to leads with Flex fittings prevented piping. Operation for 2 1/2 years has been satisfactory.

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Warlam, A., A.
, Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y.
Thomas, E., W.
Foundation & Materials Branch, Omaha District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb.
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 143–151
DOI: 10.1520/STP41284S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-6011-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-6165-8