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 [...]
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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Reservoirs 2. Planning of Reservoirs 3. Selection of Site. Types of Reservoirs: A reservoir can be either: (i) A storage or conservation reservoir, or (ii) A flood control reservoir. A storage reservoir stores excess water that flows in a river during the flood season for meeting different kinds of [...]