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Canal Headwork: Functions and Location | Canals | Irrigation Engineering

In this article we will discuss about the functions and location for canal headwork. Functions of Canal Headwork: A canal headwork is an assemblage of various hydraulic structures. They are constructed at the head of a canal at the point of take-off. The object of a canal headwork is to divert clear water in the canal for irrigation purpose as [...]

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Design Principles for Weir | Canal Headwork | Irrigation Engineering

A weir or a barrage is the most important component of a head-works. Therefore it is necessary here to understand the principles on which a weir is designed. Following data is required to design a weir: (a) Design Flood Discharge: Maximum flood discharge data of the river recorded in past is collected. From it future flood discharge is anticipated. (b) [...]

By |2017-06-06T19:38:25+05:30June 6, 2017|Canal Headwork|Comments Off on Design Principles for Weir | Canal Headwork | Irrigation Engineering
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