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19.21 Australian StandardsAS 1726-1993AS 1289.3.8.1-1997AS 1289.5.3.1-1993AS 1289.5.3.2-1993AS3798-1996Geotechnical site investigationsSoil classification tests - Dispersion - Determination ofEmerson class number of a soilDetermination of the field density of a soil - Sand replacementmethod using a sand-cone pouring apparatusDetermination of the field dry density of a soil - Sandreplacement method using a sand pouring can, with or withouta volume displacerGuidelines on earthworks for commercial and residentialdevelopments19.22 ReferencesEnvironment Protection Association of Victoria (1991), Construction Techniques forSediment Pollution ControlEnvironment Protection Association of Victoria (1996), Environmental Guidelines forMajor Construction SitesMason RG (1967), Survey Division Handbook, State Rivers and Water SupplyCommission of Victoria, June 1967Nelson KD (1985), Design and Construction of Small Earth Dams, Inkata Press,MelbourneUnited Stars Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (1965), Design of SmallDamsConstruction and Refurbishment of Earthen Channel Banks August 2002 - Edition 1.0 19-24
20. Channel Bank RefurbishmentTable of ContentsSubjectPage No.20.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................. 20-220.2 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 20-220.3 Design Procedure ........................................................................................................... 20-420.3.1.1 Site Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 20-620.3.1.2 Surveys ................................................................................................................................... 20-720.3.1.3 Consultation............................................................................................................................ 20-720.3.2 Identification and Solution of Problems............................................................................................ 20-720.3.2.1 Seepage................................................................................................................................... 20-720.4 Re-Construction Techniques.......................................................................................... 20-820.4.1 Outside Bank Re-Construction.......................................................................................................... 20-820.4.1.1 Stripping ............................................................................................................................... 20-1020.4.1.2 Excavation............................................................................................................................ 20-1120.4.1.3 Compacted Bank .................................................................................................................. 20-1120.4.1.4 Haul Roads ........................................................................................................................... 20-1120.4.1.5 Waterway excavation and re-battering of inside batters ....................................................... 20-1220.4.1.6 Protective Cover over Crest and Outside Batters ................................................................. 20-1220.4.1.7 Batter Re-establishment........................................................................................................ 20-1220.4.1.8 Fencing ................................................................................................................................. 20-1220.4.1.9 Access Tracks....................................................................................................................... 20-1220.4.2 Total Bank Re-Construction............................................................................................................ 20-1220.4.3 Deficiency in quantity of soil for bank re-construction ................................................................... 20-1420.4.4 Fill against structures....................................................................................................................... 20-1520.5 Re-forming Channel Banks with Waterway Material.................................................. 20-1520.5.1 Bank re-forming – non-coring technique......................................................................................... 20-1620.5.2 Bank Re-forming – Coring Technique ............................................................................................ 20-1820.5.3 Case Study....................................................................................................................................... 20-2020.6 Construction Equipment .............................................................................................. 20-2120.7 Backfilling of Original Borrow Pits............................................................................. 20-2120.8 Inside Batter Re-establishment..................................................................................... 20-2120.9 Channel Bed................................................................................................................. 20-2220.10 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 20-2220.11 Australian Standards .................................................................................................... 20-2220.12 References.................................................................................................................... 20-22Construction and Refurbishment of Earthen Channel Banks August 2002 - Edition 1.0 20-1
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During the course of this project,
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AcknowledgmentsThese Guidelines rep
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FundingFunding of this project was
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Table of ContentsBook 1SubjectPage
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1. Introduction1.1 GeneralGood asse
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(iv) provide proven practice approa
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3. Research Procedure3.1 Terms of R
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4. How to use these Guidelines4.1 W
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6. Units of MeasurementQuantity Uni
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8. Earthen Irrigation Channels8.1 D
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8.3 ReferencesAustralian National C
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9.1 IntroductionA key input to adva
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Data from Goulburn-Murray Water’s
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General 1 2 3 4 5 6DescriptionRisk
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Channel BankSequential Deterioratio
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9.2 ReferencesGutteridge Haskins &
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10.2.3.1 Dispersive layer of materi
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Causes ofSpecific factorDeteriorati
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10.1.2.5 BendsA bend in the channel
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10.1.4.1 Construction techniqueIrri
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10.1.5.4 Overtopping of banksIn ade
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In the past maintenance techniques
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Maintenance is a continuing require
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Direct removal ofmaterial by entrai
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Figure 10.10 shows longitudinal cra
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10.2.3.3 Irregular compaction - bri
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10.3 ReferencesEmerson W (1996), pe
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11.1 GeneralThe Investigation and P
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12.15 Radius of Bends .............
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There are several ways a channel ca
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• Land acquisition extent and typ
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The investigation should generally
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• Backfill: 10% compaction factor
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1. Flow Area, A, is the cross-secti
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after ageing and weed growth. If an
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elationships may be the controlling
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These maximum velocities should be
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Thus channels are usually designed
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Some of the design issues that shou
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12.12.1.3 Best PracticeEither of th
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12.13.2 Channel MaintenanceIncrease
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along a channel. The depth of the w
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12.13.4.7 Change of AlignmentThe in
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12.15 Radius of Bends12.15.1 Flow A
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12.16 Channel Cross SectionThe cros
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Some irrigation authorities use one
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12.16.2 BanksChannel cross sections
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Unless the bank is very high, the s
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The stability of channel batters ca
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drop bars become difficult and time
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Both the height above the bed and t
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- Access agreementsA description of
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13/08/02 19:2012.20 Channel Tenure
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13/08/02 19:20As with the damage to
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13/08/02 19:20Advantages of Protect
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- gates provide a better deterrent
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13/08/02 19:20A typical design draw
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13.1 IntroductionIn many irrigation
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13.2.6 When to use Life Cycle Analy
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The timing of the life-cycle costin
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Microsoft Excel has quite a good pr
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The costs used in these methods sho
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Life CyclePhaseInvestigationDesignC
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ReplacementProject managementInvest
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Residual valueLegal feesInsuranceAd
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13.4.6.2 Recurring CostsChannel con
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13.4.11 Evaluate ResultsThe results
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13.6 Tipsthe way open to incur sign
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14. Risk AnalysisTable of ContentsS
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Consequences for irrigation authori
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c) Shrinkage - will the bank crack
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depth. For this reason, the soils o
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Natural moisture content should als
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The study identified some confusion
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15.4.2 Determination of the plastic
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1. Preparation of PatTake approxima
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EmersonClass No.Degree ofDispersion
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15.7.1 Coarse grained soilsIn this
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sufficient gravel for erosion resis
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GroupSymbolsSuitability for Earthen
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The uniform application and thoroug
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Where laboratory testing facilities
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Clays are the plastic fines. They c
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16. Compaction ControlTable of Cont
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All compaction equipment utilises s
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The soil density required for a cha
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In the past, a method specification
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Low permeability and high stability
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16.10.1.1 Tamping Foot RollerTampin
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16.10.3 Compactor OperationsAfter t
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16.12 Density Control Tests and Pro
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Correlation with local materials an
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The main advantages of the Nuclear
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Figure 16.4Hilf Density Ratio Repor
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The location and test results for e
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16.14.3 Reporting and RecordsTest r
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16.16 Tests for small projectsThe s
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AS1289.6.3.2-1997AS1289.6.3.3-1997A
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17. Protective CoverTable of Conten
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The bank dries and cracks from the
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17.5 Specifications17.5.1 GravelPar
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Imperfect seal will cause the meter
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The groundwater level can then be d
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Stable IsotopesThe basis of testing
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To be most successful, there needs
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21.8.6 Surface interception drainag
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KeyWatertable before tree plantingW
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22. Channel LiningTable of Contents
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22.1 IntroductionThe conservation o
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The different types of channel lini
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Table 22-1Unlined Earthen Channels
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Lining of channels will not elimina
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To supply a given discharge, the cr
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22.4.5 Structural SafetyThe stabili
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soil pressures and under-drainage i
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Concrete linings are suitable for b
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22.5.12 Availability of Constructio
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esistance to erosion. To improve th
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Construction and Refurbishment of E
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22.7.1.2 General Design Considerati
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22.7.1.4 Lining ThicknessThe thickn
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particular problems, but in smaller
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Where the earth lining finishes abo
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control where the channel material
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sand requires about 5% cement by we
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22.7.6 Soil SealantsSoil sealants a
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22.7.7 Cost of Earth LiningsThe cap
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Although they can assist with shear
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Polyethylene has also appeared in m
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The base coat and seal coat rates m
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A common and misleading argument is
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22.8.9.1 Geomembrane ThicknessThe t
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As well, velocities which are permi
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22.8.11 FencingWhen livestock, part
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22.10 ReferencesAlther GR (1987), T
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23. Measures to Reduce the Rate ofD
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Channel DesignBank MaterialDeterior
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Stock and VerminAdjacentlandholders
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To ensure that a channel bank has a
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Advantages of Draining• Allows fo
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To efficiently maintain a channel,
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Compared with other countries where
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23.4.7 LeaksTransverse cracks are t
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23.5 Reduction of Deterioration due
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Photo 23-1Channel bed showing mumbl
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Thus, control of carp by draining c
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The disadvantages of a biological c
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Carp have been blamed for erosion o
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Management Groups gives guidelines
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Organisation Contact Details Aims/A
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Chemical treatment is often recomme
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23.7 Reduction of Deterioration due
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Grey Parrot Pea - Dillaynia cineres
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Lodge G (1998), Review on Fish Barr
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cation exchange capacity (CEC) a me
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fetch the distance over which the w
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plant term used for construction eq
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