Canals & Desi n Princi les

► — Design parameters:
Inner slopes of the canal: To safe guard against sudden draw down condition.

Type of soil Side slopes, Horizontal to vertical

in embankment in cutting

All soils 2:1 1.50:1

Rock - Disintegrated Rock ... 1.00:1
HDR ••• 0.50:1
Hard Rock ••• 0.25:1

. B/D Ratio:

Discharge in Cumecs B/D Ratio

0.05 to 0.50 1.0 to 1.50

0.50 to 5.00 1.5 to 2.00

5.00 to 50.00 3.5 to 6.00
50 to 200 6.00 to 8.00
Above 200 8.00 to 10.00