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 [...]
This article throws light upon the four main types of cisterns. The types are: 1. Vertical Impact Cisterns 2. Horizontal Impact Cisterns 3. Inclined Impact Cisterns 4. No Impact Cisterns. Type # 1. Vertical Impact Cisterns: In these cisterns (Fig. 7.3), there is impact of a stream of water falling freely. The path of such a stream is, obviously, parabolic. [...]
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 [...]