An earthen dam usually fails due to sliding of large soil mass from a curved surface. From several investigations, it has been concluded that the sliding of curved surface takes place along its slip surface, which is normally close to the cylindrical shape, i.e. when cross section is in the form of arc. There have […]
Stability Analysis of Slope of Earthen Dam: 4 Methods | Geography
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Roof Water Harvesting: Concept, Conditions and Layout | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Concept of Roof Water Harvesting 2. Amount of Roof Water Harvested 3. Conditions 4. Components 5. Process 6. Layout 7. Design 8. Maintenance 9. Advantages 10. Disadvantages. Contents: Concept of Roof Water Harvesting Amount of Roof Water Harvested Conditions to RWH System Components of Roof Water Harvesting […]
Water Harvesting Measures for Agro-Climatic Regions | India
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The entire Indian sub-continent has been divided into total 15 agro-climatic regions based on variations in climatic characteristics. However, to promote the rainwater harvesting for enriching the water availability potential, especially the drinking water in rural areas, the Himalayan foot hills have also been additionally included in the total 15 agro-climatic regions. In other words, […]