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Regulation Structures of a Canal: 5 Types

This article throws light upon the five main types of regulation structures of a canal. The types are: 1. Canal Falls 2. Distributary Head Regulator 3. Cross regulator 4. Canal Escape 5. Canal Outlets. Type # 1. Canal Falls: A canal fall is a hydraulic structure constructed across a canal to lower down its water level. This is achieved by [...]

By Avantika N|2016-12-23T06:15:44+00:00December 23, 2016|Canals|Comments Off

Cross-Drainage Structures | Canal

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Cross-Drainage Structures 2. Types of Cross-Drainage Structures 3. Selection 4. Requirements. Meaning of Cross-Drainage Structures: Aligning a canal on the watershed of an area is necessary so that water from the canal can flow by gravity to fields on both sides of the canal. However, a canal taking off [...]

By Avantika N|2016-12-23T06:15:43+00:00December 23, 2016|Canals|Comments Off