In this article we will discuss about the layout of a canal system. When a canal takes off from headwork’s it carries maximum discharge. As it traverses the land it goes on satisfying the water needs. Thus the discharge of the canal goes on reducing as it proceeds further in the irrigable area. Naturally when […]
Layout of a Canal System | Canals | Canal Irrigation | Irrigation
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Main Reasons which Lead to Canal Breach | Banks | Irrigation
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Canal breaches are the gaps created in the canal banks due to breaking up of the banks. Various reasons which lead to a canal breach are: 1. Breach Due to Faulty Design and Construction of Banks 2. Breach Due to Leakage or Piping 3. Breach Due to Ignorance of Cultivators. Reason # 1. Breach Due […]
Main Types of Cross Drainage Works | Drains | Irrigation Engineering
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The following points highlight the three main types of cross drainage work. The types are: 1. Aqueduct 2. Super-Passage 3. Level Crossing. Type # 1. Aqueduct: It is a structure which carries an irrigation canal over a drain. It is an open conduit which spans the drain depression. Basically it is similar to a rail […]