Underground power house complex of Chamera hydel project
Abstract
Layout of the underground power house complex of the 540 MW Chamera hydroelectric project on river Ravi, India is briefly described. Design of rock support for the two caverns of the complex is discussed. Difficulties experienced during excavation of the caverns are stated. Analysis of, and modifications to the rock support required to match the observed behaviour of the surrounding rock mass, midway through the excavation, are discussed. Results of monitoring of performance during and after excavation are presented.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Tunneling and Rock Mechanics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 69–76
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter