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Diversion Headworks: Different Types and Components of Diversion Headworks

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Diversion headworks is constructed across a river to obstruct the flow of the river and raise the water level and afterward it will be diverted to the canals for irrigation and other purposes.

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What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers) | Types of Diversion Headworks | Component Parts of Diversion Headworks (Rivers)

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What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers)? For direct irrigation from the river, a structure is constructed across a river to raise the water level is known as diversion headwork. Read more

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What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers) | Types of Diversion Headworks | Component Parts of Diversion Headworks (Rivers)

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What Is Diversion of Headworks (Rivers)? For direct irrigation from the river, a structure is constructed across a river to raise the water level is known as diversion headwork. Purposes of Diversion Headworks (Rivers). • It raises the water level in the river upstream of the headwork. Divide wall.

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What Is Superelevation | Superelevation Definition | Superelevation Formula | Calculation of Superelevation in Roads

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Superelevation on the horizontal curve is one of the most important features in the construction of the roads. It is very essential to provide superelevation in roads for the safe movement of vehicles on the curved portion of the roads. It helps the fast-moving vehicles to safely pass through the curved portion of the roads with stability.

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What Is Dry Pack Mortar | Advantages of Dry Pack Mortar | Disadvantages of Dry Pack Mortar

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Introduction of Dry Pack Mortar. Dry pack mortar simply is a mixture of cement, sand, and water in the appropriate proportion. Dry pack mortar is also known as deck mud or floor mud. Dry pack mortar is used for repairing the concrete cracks and to fill up the deep holes in the concrete. What Is Dry Pack Mortar? Dry Mortar Mix Proportion. •

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10 Best Steel Brand for House Construction in India

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Introduction of Steel for House Construction. The construction of a House is one of the most important parts of our life. We cannot compromise the quality of the construction of our house. That why we want to use the best quality construction materials for the construction of our house. JSW Steel is a leading steel manufacturing company in India.

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What Is Cantilever | What Is Cantilever Footing | Design of the Cantilever Footing

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. • Cantilever structures are widely used in the construction of cantilever bridges , cantilever slab , and balconies. • The best example of the cantilever is chajja in our home. It is supported at only one corner and free at another corner. This types of footings is generally used in the construction of reinforced cement concrete.

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