After reading this article you will learn about the lining of irrigation canals which is the most effective method of preventing waterlogging in a canal. Also learn about: Types of Lining and Its Failure. Preventing Waterlogging in Irrigation Canals: The most effective method of preventing waterlogging in a canal irrigated area, however, is to eliminate or reduce the seepage of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Diversion Headworks 2. Location of Division Headworks 3. Lay-Out 4. River Training. Meaning of Diversion Headworks: An irrigation channel takes its supplies either from its source (a river or storage reservoir) in case of main canal, or from a channel in case of branch canal or a distributary. The [...]
This article throws light upon the eight most common types of spillways. The types are: 1. Free Over-Fall (Straight Drop) Spillway 2. Ogee (Overflow) Spillway 3. Side Channel Spillway 4. Chute (Open Channel or Trough) Spillway 5. Shaft (or Morning Glory) Spillway 6. Siphon Spillway 7. Cascade Spillway 8. Tunnel (Conduit) Spillway. Type # 1. Free Over-Fall Spillway: As the [...]