Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures - Theory, Design and Practice

Author: (Baki) Ali (Ali/Iqbal Ali) / Zhang Baorui et al
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This comprehensive reference book is written by Dr. Iqbal Ali, a member of the Water Resources Technology Committee of Pakistan, former professor at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, and current professor at the University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. Based on years of research and engineering experience, the book is designed for students and designers in the field of irrigation engineering. It provides a thorough introduction to modern irrigation system design in Pakistan, reflecting the country's irrigation design standards. The scope of discussion includes fundamental theories of irrigation systems, design principles, and engineering practices. Starting from irrigation water sources and basic hydrological principles, it covers hydraulic structures in irrigation systems as well as the integration of irrigation systems with farmland management. In the final chapter, it discusses waterlogging, salinization, and their mitigation measures from an environmental impact perspective. This book is suitable for water resource professionals, especially those engaged in agricultural water management and water-saving irrigation, as well as for students of agricultural and irrigation engineering in universities and secondary vocational schools.