USBR Type III and Type IV Stilling Basins and Rock Aprons Associated with Stepped Chutes
- 1 January 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in Applied Engineering in Agriculture
- Vol. 34 (2), 389-394
- https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12638
Abstract
Stilling basins are commonly used as energy dissipators for structural chutes. Classical research conducted by scientists of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) led to the development of design criteria for a variety of stilling basin configurations as the outlet works for smooth chutes, but little is known about the performance of these dissipators when paired with stepped chutes. Research at the USDA-ARS Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit (HERU) in Stillwater, Oklahoma, was conducted on USBR Type III and Type IV stilling basins with rock aprons located downstream of a near prototype stepped chute. Data indicates Froude numbers based on the incoming clear water flow depth to the stilling basin range from 3.3 <= F <= 5.5. Visual observations noted during the tests indicate acceptable performance of the Type III and Type IV stilling basins when operated at recommended or greater tailwater settings as set forth by the USBR. Three methods, the Isbash, USBR, and USGS, were chosen for evaluating the rock stability of the rock aprons placed downstream of the endsill of the stilling basins used in association with stepped chutes. Data indicate each method is suitable for riprap sizing of the rock apron. The intent of this research is to provide design engineers with knowledge regarding the performance of USBR Type III and Type IV stilling basins with rock aprons designed in conjunction with stepped chutes.Keywords
Funding Information
- USDA-ARS (Funded through base funds.)
This publication has 11 references indexed in Scilit:
- Roller compacted concrete and stepped spillways: From new dams to dam rehabilitationPublished by Taylor & Francis Ltd ,2017
- Simplistic Design Methods for Moderate-Sloped Stepped ChutesJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2014
- Inception Point for Embankment Dam Stepped SpillwaysJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2013
- Skimming, Nonaerated Flow on Stepped Spillways over Roller Compacted Concrete DamsJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2012
- Converging Stepped Spillways: Simplified Momentum Analysis ApproachJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2012
- Flow Characteristics of Skimming Flows in Stepped ChannelsJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2004
- Hydraulic Design of Stepped SpillwaysJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2003
- Two-Phase Flow Characteristics of Stepped SpillwaysJournal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2003
- Hydraulics of Stepped Chutes and SpillwaysApplied Mechanics Reviews, 2003
- PHYSICAL MODEL STUDY OF THE PROPOSED SPILLWAY FOR CEDAR RUN SITE 6, FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIAApplied Engineering in Agriculture, 1997