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.