The book comprises the following chapters:

Drainage and Salt Management for Sustainable Agricultural Production.

Soil Physical and Surface Morphological Properties in Relation to Drainage.

Chemical Problems of Soil and Water.

Drainage Investigations.

Design of Surface Drainage Systems: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Considerations.

Design of Sub-surface drainage Systems: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Considerations.

Ancillary Structures in Drainage Systems.

Non-conventional Drainage Methods.

Layout and Construction of Drainage Systems.

Case Studies of Drainage and Salt Management in Irrigated Areas.

The treatise covers comprehensively the subject matter of the various chapters, including design and layout of drainage systems in the field, step- by-step procedures and necessary equipment. Class problems and examples have been included to facilitate understanding of the subject matter. A list of important references is given for each chapter. Suitable illustrations are provided where applicable so as to make understanding of the subject matter easy. A universal approach has been adopted in developing the manuscript, while special emphasis relates to the situations

– Asia and Africa.
ISBN: 8122006558
Publisher: KONARK PUBLISHERS
Subtitle: PRINCIPLES METHODS AND APPLICATIONS
Author: DR. A.K. BHATTACHARYA