ABSTRACT
The design of a drainage canal system may be divided into: • selection of type and layout of the system (alignment of the canals, type and
location of the structures, etc.) • determination of the hydraulic dimensions of the different components of the
system (hydraulic design)
The various considerations underlying the choice of the drainage infrastructure have already been described in Chapter 6. In this chapter, the main aspects of the hydraulic design are outlined. In general, this part of the design is straightforward, based on well-established hydraulic engineering principles and practices. For a more elaborate treatment, reference is made to the relevant handbooks.
