Soil and Water Conservation Engineering provides a comprehensive treatment of the principles, practices, and technologies used to conserve soil and water resources for sustainable agricultural production and environmental management. Aimed at students of agricultural engineering, civil engineering, soil science, and environmental management, the book integrates theory with practical field applications to address one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture — resource degradation.
The text introduces the fundamentals of soil erosion processes, their causes, and control measures, with emphasis on water erosion, wind erosion, and conservation tillage. It explores engineering solutions for contour farming, strip cropping, terracing, bunding, shelterbelts, and vegetative measures. Hydrological principles are clearly explained to support the design and implementation of water management structures.
Advanced topics include rainwater harvesting, watershed management, irrigation and drainage systems, sediment control, check dams, gully control structures, farm ponds, percolation tanks, and groundwater recharge methods. The book also highlights modern tools such as remote sensing, GIS, and modeling techniques for resource planning and management.
By combining scientific principles, engineering design, and field practices, this book equips readers to develop effective soil and water conservation plans that enhance agricultural productivity, ensure water availability, and promote ecological balance.
Book Details
Language: English
Compiled By: Dr. Sanoj Kumar, Er. Ashok Kumar & Er. Satish Kumar
Pages: 112
Price: Free
Course Outline of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
| S.No. | Chapter Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation, Causes of Soil Erosion |
| 2 | Definition and Agents of Soil Erosion |
| 3 | Water Erosion: Forms of Water Erosion |
| 4 | Gully Classification and Control Measures |
| 5 | Soil Loss Estimation by Universal Soil Loss Equation |
| 6 | Soil Loss Measurement Techniques |
| 7 | Principles of Erosion Control |
| 8 | Introduction to Contouring, Strip Cropping, Contour Bund, Graded Bund and Bench Terracing |
| 9 | Grassed Waterways and Their Design |
| 10 | Water Harvesting and Its Techniques |
| 11 | Wind Erosion: Mechanics of Wind Erosion, Types of Soil Movement |
| 12 | Principles of Wind Erosion Control and Its Control Measures |
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