IS 5186 – 1994 provides official guidelines for the design of chute and side channel spillways. It defines structural and hydraulic requirements to ensure safe dam discharge.
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What does IS 5186 – 1994 cover?
The code covers layout, hydraulic design, stability requirements, and energy dissipation methods for spillways.