Irrigation Canals and Other Irrigation Works: Including the Flow of Water in Irrigation Canals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. J. Flynn

9780260495044: Irrigation Canals and Other Irrigation Works: Including the Flow of Water in Irrigation Canals (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260495042 ISBN 13: 9780260495044

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Mastering the flow of water in irrigation systems

Discover practical, ready-to-use guidance on designing and managing irrigation canals, ditches, pipes, and conduits. This extensive reference brings together proven formulae and tables to help you solve real-world irrigation problems quickly and accurately.

This two-volume work covers canals for irrigation and navigation, headworks, regulators, sluices, siphons, tunnels, and methods to keep waterways clear of silt. It blends classic hydraulic theory with hands-on engineering details, making it a dependable resource for engineers, surveyors, and field crews.

Step-by-step approaches to calculating discharge, velocity, and water requirements for diverse canal setups
Comprehensive tables and illustrations that simplify complex calculations
In-depth coverage of headworks, diversion works, silt control, and canal maintenance
Practical guidance on design choices for embankments, grade, and cross-sections

Ideal for readers working in irrigation engineering, water supply, sewerage, and river improvement, this edition supports fieldwork and long-term planning alike.

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