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Calculation of Invert Levels
Calculation of Invert Levels
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Example
If you need to make a connection to the main sewer, then you will need to carry
out the following procedure.
Remove the inspection chamber cover on either side of the
proposed connection, take a reading of the invert level in each
inspection chamber and note the difference in levels.
Measure the distance between the inspection chambers and
make a note of the distance to each inspection chamber from the
proposed connection.
Calculate the invert level of the sewer at the point where you are
to make your connection.
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The drawings above show details of the existing sewer and the proposed drain
connection if the distance between the inspection chambers A and B is 30
metres and the difference in invert levels at these chambers is 1 metre then it
follows that the existing sewer is laid to a fall of 1 : 30.
You now need to calculate the fall from inspection chamber (B) to our new
connection.
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Thus the fall from chamber (B) to the proposed connection is 0.6 metres.
NOTE:
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Since the staff reading at chamber (B) = 1.6 metres, the depth to invert of the
sewer at the proposed connection is:
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Now, the ground level staff reading at the proposed connection is 0.9 m so the
depth of the invert level below ground level = 2.2 0.9 = 1.3 m.
Having found this, it is necessary to relate the measurement to the invert level of
the new chamber at the dwelling, to find out if the fall of the new drain is
satisfactory.
Assume that the invert level of the new chamber is 0.6 metres below ground
level. Set up the engineer's level and take readings at (Y) and (X), these being
1.6 metres and 1.4 metres respectively.
Since the invert level at (X) is 0.6 metres below ground level, the fall from invert
level at (X) to invert level at (Y) is:
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