This article throws light upon the eight most common types of spillways. The types are: 1. Free Over-Fall (Straight Drop) Spillway 2. Ogee (Overflow) Spillway 3. Side Channel Spillway 4. Chute (Open Channel or Trough) Spillway 5. Shaft (or Morning Glory) Spillway 6. Siphon Spillway 7. Cascade Spillway 8. Tunnel (Conduit) Spillway. Type # 1. Free Over-Fall Spillway: As the [...]
This article throws light upon the four main types of cisterns. The types are: 1. Vertical Impact Cisterns 2. Horizontal Impact Cisterns 3. Inclined Impact Cisterns 4. No Impact Cisterns. Type # 1. Vertical Impact Cisterns: In these cisterns (Fig. 7.3), there is impact of a stream of water falling freely. The path of such a stream is, obviously, parabolic. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Dams 2. Choice of the Type of Dam 3. Selection of Site. Classification of Dams: Dams can be classified as per their functions, material of construction, and structural design: (i) Classification based on function: (a) Storage (or impounding) dam is constructed across a river to create a reservoir for [...]