The following article will guide you about how to design and construct open ditches for drainage of agricultural lands. Design Discharge for Open Ditches: The rate at which the open drains have to remove water from an area depends upon- (1) Rainfall, (2) Size of the drainage area, (3) Characteristics of the drainage area, and […]
Open Ditches: How to Design and Construct Open Ditches? | Agriculture
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Subsurface Drainage: Benefits, Methods and Installation| Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Benefits of Subsurface Drainage 2. Subsurface Drainage Methods 3. Installations 4. Groundwater Studies 5. Subsurface Drainage of Paddy Fields. Benefits of Subsurface Drainage: Provision of subsurface drainage in agricultural lands results in the following benefits: 1. Aeration of rootzone for maximum development of the plant roots. 2. […]
Tile Drain Systems: Intro, Layout, Capacity, Ditch Conduit Formula and Testing
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Tile Drain Systems 2. Layout of Tile Drainage Systems 3. Depth and Spacing 4. Capacity 5. Grades 6. Size 7. Materials 8. Loads on Drain Pipes 9. The Ditch Conduit Formula 10. Testing of Tiles 11. Bedding Conditions 12. Accessories 13. Installation 14. Blinding and […]