Principles of Irrigation Engineering: Arid Lands, Water Supply, Storage, Works, Dams, Canals, Water, Rights and Products (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Principles of Irrigation Engineering: Arid Lands, Water Supply, Storage, Works, Dams, Canals, Water, Rights and Products offers a practical roadmap for arid-region water management.
This book presents the broad, essential questions engineers and students face when planning, building, and operating irrigation systems.
Written to be simple and concise, it surveys how to hold, control, and distribute water for farming, while highlighting the economic and public welfare aspects of water projects. The material covers the design and construction of canals, drainage, storage works, dam types, and outlet structures, along with the methods used to measure water and manage its use through time.
- Clear explanations of irrigation fundamentals, including why irrigation matters in arid lands.
- Guidance on planning, design, and construction of canals, drains, and storage works.
- Insight into water rights, distribution systems, and the economic considerations of irrigation projects.
- Practical pages on operation, maintenance, and evaluation of irrigation investments.
Ideal for students, engineers, and professionals exploring irrigation in arid regions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a guide to irrigation engineering, examining the fundamental questions and broader aspects of the subject. It presents the subject matter in a concise and simplified manner, accessible for students and non-experts alike. The author covers topics such as the history, development, benefits, and methods of irrigation, as well as the design, construction, and maintenance of irrigation systems. This book is crucial for understanding the principles of irrigation engineering and the role it plays in developing water resources for agricultural purposes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332319688_0
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