Irrigation engineering : (including hydrology) for the students of Civil Engineering and Practising Engineers.

Irrigation Engineering is written for the students of Civil and Agricultural engineering of different universities. Apart from its core objective of presenting the topics of Irrigation Engineering in a very lucid manner, the book focuses on clarity of concepts related with designing of Irrigation Engineering Structures thereby making it a must read for students. Feature/Advantages: Follows the practices as standardised by Bureau of Indian Standards Theoretical principles have been blended with field practices for better understanding of principles and practices of irrigation engineering Incorporates essence of planning design and construction of Bhakra Dam, Pong Dam and Sardar Sarovar Canal systemsBook Contents: Part I: Irrigation Principles and Practices 1. Irrigation and Irrigation Water Requirement and Crops 2. Irrigation System 3. Methods of Irrigation 4. Unlined Channels 5. Lined Canals 6. Drainage Engineering Part II: River Engineering 7. River Mechanics 8. River Training 9. Headworks 10. Control Structures 11. Cross Drainage Works 12. Bridges and Culverts 13. Canal Outlets Part III: Hydrology 14. Hydrology 15. Reservoirs and Dam Planning 16. Earth and Rockfill Dams 17. Irrigation Water Requirement and Crops 18. Arch Buttress Dams 19. Discharge Facilities 20. Water Power Engineering Appendix-I Dam Safety Appendix-II Some Important Dams in India Appendix-III Some Typical Design Problems.