Civil Engineering in Practice

  • Summary on the History of Irrigation Development in India

    Summary on the History of Irrigation Development in India

    ByPalla Sridhar

    When natural rainfall falls, crops are cultivated. But what happens when there is no natural source of water? Irrigation is nothing but artificial application of water to the land or soil. Irrigation is helpful in the growing of agricultural crops,  sustenance of landscapes, re-vegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. But,…

  • What are Spillways for Dams ? Why are they Required ?

    What are Spillways for Dams ? Why are they Required ?

    ByPalla Sridhar

    Spillways are generally provided to allow the surplus discharge, during floods and other unexpected conditions,  from the upstream side of the reservoir to the downstream. This is nothing but the overflow portion of the dam. It is also called by the name “surplussing work“. According to Wikipedia, A spillway is a structure used to provide the controlled…