Master the science and craft of draining and reclaiming land damaged by water. This practical manual covers proven methods for open ditches, underdrains, levees, and pumps, drawing on early 20th‑century field experience to help landowners and engineers protect crops and improve yields.
This edition presents engineering techniques, equipment lists, and step‑by‑step guidance for planning, surveying, designing, and constructing drainage systems. It combines theory with real‑world examples from farm, valley, tidal, and inland settings to show how to measure rainfall, estimate costs, and manage projects with public boards or private owners.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively explores the history and advancement of land drainage techniques from its inception in the English Fens to its widespread application in the present day around the globe. The author delves into the methods of managing water in the soil including open channels and underdrainage, discussing the effect of each on soil properties and the visible results of drainage. The book also includes discussion of the runoff from drained areas, providing valuable information for determining the appropriate size of tile or open channel systems. Step-by-step guidance is provided on how to locate and construct both open channels and tile drains with detailed attention to every aspect from establishing the outlet to surface relief ditches and necessary accessories. The book concludes with a discussion of the importance of drainage in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings and covers topics such as drainage of irrigated lands, tidal lands, and the protection of hill waters. This book is an invaluable resource for both seasoned drainage engineers and those new to the field, providing a wealth of knowledge to improve the agricultural landscape and enhance the utility and value of land for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332789702_0
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 390 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26927354/2
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