A proper Surface drainage system shapes and molds the land into a watershed that can convey the runoff into an organized drainage system comprising of trench drains, catch basins, and storm sewers. If the surface drainage is below par, it ...
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Methods of Measurement of Precipitation (Rainfall)
Precipitation is expressed in terms of the vertical depth to which water from it would stand on a level surface area if all the water from it were collected on this surface. The depth is to which water would accumulate ...
Engineering Hydrology – Features and Applications
Engineering hydrology is the science of water resource engineering which deals with the study of occurrence, distribution, movement and the properties of water on the earth or beneath the earth surface or in the atmosphere. The main scope of hydrology ...
8 Main Purposes of Dams
The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes such as irrigation, hydropower, recreation, water supply, flood prevention etc. 8 Main Purposes of Dams 1. ...
Precipitation – Types and Features
Precipitation is the process by which all forms of water reach back to earth from the atmosphere. Precipitation occurs in the form of rainfall, frost, hail, and dew. Among all, rainfall and snowfall contribute a significant amount of water. In ...
Hydrology and Hydrological Cycle in Water Resource Engineering
Hydrology and hydrological cycle are important science that deals with the depletion and the replenishment of the water resources. The knowledge of hydrology is necessary to perform design, operation and maintenance of the water resource engineering projects. What is Hydrology? ...
4 Different Types of Geological Formations of Groundwater
Groundwater is an important natural resource. The precipitation infiltrates into the ground and travels down until it reaches the impervious stratum where it is stored as groundwater. It is stored in the pores present in the geological formations such as ...
What Is Hydraulic Jump? Types and Characteristics of Hydraulic Jump
Hydraulic jump is standing wave formed when depth of water changes from supercritical to subcritical state. Types of hydraulic jump based on froude number is discussed.