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– Silt theories (Kennedy and Lacey) and design procedures. Chapter 16: Waterlogging and Canal Lining – Causes, effects, and prevention. Chapters 17–19: Canal Works – Outlets, regulation works, and cross-drainage works. Section IV: Miscellaneous & Water Power Chapter 20: River Engineering – River training and morphology. Chapter 21: Water Power Engineering Irrigation and Water Power Engineering : This field
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Irrigation Practices: Methods of irrigation, water requirements for various crops, and soil-water-plant relationships.