Drip irrigation Drip irrigation is the delivery of water to the roots of the plant at low flow rates through various types of water applicators by a distribution system located on the soil surface, beneath the surface, or suspended above the ground. … [Read more...] about Drip irrigation or Trickle irrigation or Micro Irrigation
Warabandi system of water management
Warabandi system of water management MEANING OF WARABANDI WARABANDI is a rotational method for equitable distribution of the available water in an irrigation system by turns fixed according to a predetermined schedule specifying year, day, time and duration of supply to each irrigator in proportion to the size of his landholding in the outlet command. The term WARABANDI … [Read more...] about Warabandi system of water management
Comparison between canals and drains
Comparison between canals and drains Following are the points of comparison between canal and drains. … [Read more...] about Comparison between canals and drains
Surface Course of Rigid Pavement
Surface Course of Rigid Pavement The surface course is the layer in contact with traffic loads. It consists of the PCC slab which is the stiffest layer and provides the majority of strength. … [Read more...] about Surface Course of Rigid Pavement
Base Course and Sub Base Course of Rigid Pavement
Sub Base Course of Rigid Pavement This is the layer (or layers) under the base layer. The properties and function of this layer are similar to those under flexible roads/pavements. A sub-base is not always needed and therefore may often be omitted. … [Read more...] about Base Course and Sub Base Course of Rigid Pavement